Speaker: Rev. Chris Hockman

Prayer and the Unitarian Universalist

Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr said, “Prayer does not change things; prayer changes people, and people change things.” Let’s explore the various understandings and practices of prayer and learn from Unitarian Universalists who pray as a spiritual practice. 

Widening the Circle: Listening and Learning for Liberation

An alarming truth is that unconscious bias is pervasive in UU congregations. It is also true that many Unitarian Universalists have not personally experienced the impacts of such bias, though Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, poor, disabled and LGBTQ+ congregants understand it as a day-to-day reality. How do we close this gap between our UU ideals … Continue reading Widening the Circle: Listening and Learning for Liberation

What Do We Do Now?

Looking ahead to the Sunday after Election Day, we’re not sure exactly what to expect. Will there be civil unrest? Will the election be contested? Will we even know who won? Living with uncertainty appears to be the new normal. This service will focus on what we need to talk about most on the Sunday … Continue reading What Do We Do Now?

Repairing the World with Reverence

Wendell Berry writes, “it is only on the condition of humility and reverence before the world that our species will be able to remain in it.” It is out of such reverence that the desire to repair the world is born. How can Unitarian Universalists employ the concept of reverence toward such ends?

Christianity and the UU: Our Undeniable Roots

Christianity is one of interwoven strands that compose the fabric of our UU faith, as well as our historical faith tradition. Find out how the religion of our origin has shaped our UU tradition and may continue to provide us with inspiration and wisdom.

Beginner’s Mind When You’ve Seen it all Before

Beginner’s mind means dropping our expectations and preconceived ideas about something and seeing things with an open mind and fresh eyes, just like a beginner. What happens when you invite yourself to look at everything as if it’s brand new?