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What is “whiteness” and where does it come from? Racial identity is a complex and emotional part of our personal and cultural stories. Racial identity has been described both as a biological fact and conversely as a social construct. We will explore racial identity, privilege and power, using a starting point of Rev. Thandeka’s book … Continue reading Learning to be White
Stories create our reality. From history to money and self-esteem to imagination – what is “factual” and “real” is very much impacted through the stories we tell and the stories we hear. What reality are you creating? What reality do you want to create? Come explore through music, activity and… story!
The thesis of the message is finding light when surrounded by circumstances that render us hopeless and helpless. Sometimes truth and a path forward is discovered by not trying to run from the dark times in our lives but leaning into them. Often clarity comes when we embrace the lessons that can only be taught … Continue reading Here Comes the Light
As Unitarian Universalists we have an expectation to share our spiritual questions in community. This Sunday is a time to voice those queries in community. The floor will be open for theological questions you would like Rev. Andrew to speak about (both serious and silly are welcome). Bring your thoughts, ideas, inspirations, queries, concerns – … Continue reading Question Box
There will be no service on Sunday 12/22. Please join us for our Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on the evening of December 24. Do you play a musical instrument? Did you used to play years ago and haven’t made music in a while? Warm up your “chops” and stretch your fingers for Christmas Eve! … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Pantheism believes that all things are linked in a profound unity. All things have a common origin and a common destiny, and humans and other living things are inseparable parts of this unity. And in realizing this, we can find our joy and our peace. Do you feel a deep sense of peace and belonging … Continue reading Pantheism Oneness with the Universe: A Look at Pantheism
Presence has two distinct meanings. The first is that of being mindfully aware in the current moment (ex. I have presence, I am here). A second meaning is the existence of something “other” than ourselves (ex. there is a presence in the room, there is something here in the room). There are parallels between the … Continue reading Presence or Presence?
“Your presence is requested.” We’ve all received invitations that began with that clause—a more formal way of saying, “Please show up!” In a broader sense, our “presence,” our “showing up,” in a certain place at a certain time, is a gift, perhaps a priceless gift, we give to others. “Being there” for them—to celebrate a … Continue reading Let UUs All Be Grateful for…the Gift of Presence
Our Soul Matters theme for November 2024 is “Repair.” Mending. Healing. Restoring. Reclaiming. Reframing. Rebalancing. Setting right or setting straight. These all involve actions to “repair” what’s out of kilter, worn down, torn or broken. Writing in itself, as the members of our TPUUF Writers Group would attest, is a way to engage in repairing … Continue reading Writing as a Pathway to Repair
For 87 years, readers have been captivated by the dragons, elves, dwarves and, of course, the Hobbits of Middle Earth. Called the “father of modern fantasy,” J. R. R. Tolkien created an enduring fantasy world, as well as archetypes ubiquitous in the genre today, in prose, song and verse. You may recognize this poetic excerpt … Continue reading Lessons from the Lord (of the Rings)
