It’s easy to express gratitude before a giant plate of turkey and all of the trimmings on Thanksgiving day, but not quite as easy in our daily lives. How can a consistent practice of gratitude lead us to greater joy and happiness? Worship associate: Priscilla PhillipsIf you are unable to attend in person, you can … Continue reading A Crash Course in Gratitude
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Beloved Community “is a global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.” As Unitarian Universalists we often speak of beloved community, but rarely reach … Continue reading Dr. King’s Beloved Community
During the 1630s some 20,000 English Puritans (ancestors on our Unitarian side) settled in New England and established parish churches. Here, they had a groundbreaking idea about how churches should be organized, a form of governance we still practice today. Come hear about our Puritan legacy and its surprising influence on Unitarian Universalism today. Worship … Continue reading Our Puritan Legacy
You may have heard about the many spiritual, psychological and physical benefits of meditation. Join us to learn about and try several varieties of meditation, even some you may have never tried before. Afterwards, you might find yourself more grounded, less stressed and able to think more clearly. Whether you are an experienced meditator or … Continue reading The Meditation Service
Rather than being presented with a pre-packaged theology, Unitarian Universalists are encouraged to build their own. Like many do-it-yourself projects, building your own theology can be more complicated than it appears on the surface, requiring ongoing study, exploration and reflection. Based on the assumption that everyone is their own theologian, join us to receive some … Continue reading Building Your Own Theology
Loved ones missing from the table, pressure to live up to expectations and a host of other stressors may be leaving us lacking in “holiday cheer” this year. Let’s recognize and embrace the sadder side of the season and learn that we can be OK with feeling blue during the holidays. Worship Associate: Priscilla Phillips … Continue reading Blue Christmas
