It’s that time of year when we expect magic and mystery. Something about the darkness of the winter equinox fires up the imagination and spirtuality. Let’s explore it together. Our adult and teen group programming this month will focus on “Mystery”, the theme for December. Click HERE for more information including location and gathering format.
This is Rev. Jim’s companion sermon to the book group discussion of The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life by Dr. Lisa Miller. Click HERE for more information including location and gathering format.
Isabel Allende’s tragic loss of her 28-year-old daughter transformed her outlook on life. Embracing impermanence, she found peace and happiness through generosity. Our adult and teen group programming this month will focus on “Generosity”, the theme for November. Click HERE for more information including location and gathering format.
When we ask ourselves, “Why did ____ happen to me?“, it’s not hard to consider ourselves cursed. By contrast, Unitarian Universalism focuses on life’s generosity and inherent goodness, which in turn enables us to cope with our struggles. Let us renew this spiritual practice together this month in this service. Our adult and teen group … Continue reading MONDAY EVENING IN-PERSON: Life’s Generosity
Our religious ancestors rejected the concept of original sin and believed that all are fundamentally good. Because Unitarian Universalists are action oriented people, we have a long and proud heritage of turning our beliefs into actions – in this case supporting the sacred rite of all to thrive. Our adult and teen group programming this … Continue reading MONDAY EVENING IN-PERSON – A Heritage of Seeking Equity
Join us for our UU Welcoming Waters service, traditionally the first service of the program year in September. Celebrate the beginning of the church year by bringing a small sample of water from a memorable experience this past summer whether it be watering the garden, swimming in a lake, or simply taking a cool shower … Continue reading MONDAY EVENING IN-PERSON: Welcoming Water Ceremony
Writer Smita Kishore offers a guide to living a love centered life which not uncoincidentally aligns with being radically welcoming. Click on September 17 in the calendar for Zoom link.
Join us for our beloved annual water ritual to welcome everyone back from exploring summertime. Bring a small sample of water from a memorable experience whether it be watering the garden, swimming in a lake, exploring a hidden stream or waterfall, contemplating the ocean, or simply taking a cool shower after exercising. It all counts! … Continue reading Welcoming Water Ceremony
Many congregations proudly display a poster depicting 100 “noteworthy” Unitarians and Universalists. Sadly, many were left off the poster because they didn’t fit the historical stereotype of who we thought we were. Come hear some of the untold stories of equally noteworthy figures and how the UUA is changing because of them. Click on August … Continue reading The Untold Story of Unitarians and Universalists
This summer my partner and I undertook a major renovation of our front yard. Unexpectedly, I learned quite a bit about managing expectations, my need for control, being patient and the interdependent web. It has become a spiritual practice. Click on August 13 in the calendar for Zoom link.
