There is a movement within Unitarian Universalism to “Disrupt Church.” Considering all the hard work and resources that go into keeping congregations going, what is this about? The world is changing fast and our institutions are having a hard time keeping up. What do we set aside in order to practice the values of Unitarian … Continue reading Disrupt Church
The Seven – and now Eight – Principles have long reflected the spiritual convictions of Unitarian Universalists. But UUs are now revisiting the language to give voice to the most deeply held and shared values. What was once a list of Principles is perhaps now shifting to a circle, like a pinwheel, with love at … Continue reading Principles to Pinwheels: Article II
Maintaining optimism is critical in the fight for inclusivity. In this service, we will draw from personal experiences; explore some thoughts from Mark Twain, George Bernard Shaw and Desmond Tutu about racial justice; and look at how religious views can justify us being where we are, or move us forward. We can be discouraged about … Continue reading Maintaining Optimism While Fighting for Inclusivity
As Unitarian-Universalists, we affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth. Consequently, we ought to be concerned about lies: they rather obviously interfere with the search for truth. In this service, I want to look at the phenomenon of lying: its origins, its pervasiveness, its types, and, in particular, the most common and … Continue reading This is Your Brain on Lies
Happiness manifests through that which we value. Gratitude is a key to lifelong happiness, but only if we believe in the worth of the gifts and blessings bestowed upon us. Dan Hermes will explore the worth of our existence in the context of the lifespan of our universe, the life within it, the billions of … Continue reading Our Precious Lives: Gratitude, Happiness, Meaning, and Love
The concept of reparations is growing and changing all around us, with new and old approaches popping up in all sorts of places, kind of like dandelions in the spring. Some people resist them, others sense the powerful healing power that they bring, and most do a little of each. In this service we will … Continue reading A Broader View of Reparations
Sunday Worship Live StreamOrder Of ServiceNew online visitors sign-up Join us for our annual summer Hymn Sing. Come ready to lift your voice together and sing out your favorite hymns from our UU hymnals.
Sunday Worship Live StreamOrder Of ServiceNew online visitors sign-up General Assembly is the yearly gathering of delegates from Unitarian Universalist congregations that meet to conduct the business of the Unitarian Universalist Association. But “GA,” as it is affectionately known, is so often more than that – workshops and worship services and moments when the broader … Continue reading Faithfully Becoming: General Assembly
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