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
We have an annual tradition of inviting people from three generations to answer Mary Oliver’s question “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Celebrate the new year by hearing their thoughtful reflections. This Sunday, we share our gifts with the Beyond Bond and Legal Defense Fund, whose mission … Continue reading Wild and Precious
Drawing on the wisdom of communities native to this land, this service explores “the honorable harvest” – asking permission of the earth, taking only what we need and giving something in return. In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we will also give thanks for many blessings by welcoming new members into the community and exploring “The Thanksgiving … Continue reading Honorable Harvesters
The foundation for being generous “is being aware of and grateful for all we have received, all we have now, and all we will encounter every day.” –Unitarian Universalist author Mark Ewert
