Change is often hard, change is often scary, change often evokes feelings of loss, sadness, and grief. And, without change, everything would stay the same. Which sounds lovely in some ways. And would be awful in others. In this morning’s invitation to change, we will reflect on how we might embrace some of the goodness … Continue reading Invitation to Change
Every human group – family, neighborhood, workplace, region…and congregation – has a culture. Culture is not just cuisines and languages but complex agreements about what is valued and what is not, what is permitted and what is inappropriate. Sometimes cultures are life-giving, sometimes they are obstacles to wholeness. This service will reflect on our awareness … Continue reading Grabbing Bananas: The Art of Transforming Culture
As we deepen our awareness of injustices in the world, we are eager to press for progress. But to really understand our context, and make deep change, we need to understand our history first. This service will explore social change from the broad perspective of history and through reflections by WUS member Karen Erikson, serving … Continue reading Moving Forward By Looking Back
