In similar fashion to Emerson’s “Divinity School Address,” let’s explore another “throwdown” in Unitarian history – Theodore Parker’s controversial 1841 sermon, “The Transient and Permanent in Christianity.” The transient, to him, was Christianity’s theological and scriptural dogma, and the permanent was its moral truths. Find out how Parker’s radical vision of Christianity changed Unitarianism and … Continue reading Theodore Parker Throws it Down
Loved ones missing from the table, pressure to live up to expectations, worry about the future, and a host of other stressors may leave us lacking in “holiday cheer” this year. Let’s recognize and embrace the sadder side of the season and learn that it’s okay to feel blue during the holidays. Together we can … Continue reading Blue Christmas
It has been said that mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It seems as though this ancient practice is needed more than ever as we are exposed to so much … Continue reading Presence Through Mindfulness
Since its origin, Unitarian Universalism has espoused the goal of “world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.” This aspirational statement aiming to repair the evils of the world can often be seen as unrealistic. Why should we work toward the elusive, complicated and seemingly impossible goal of world community? Is peace, liberty and … Continue reading World Community
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?
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?
