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One theory about the origin of the word “religion” has to do with binding together. Binding has both negative and positive connotations: that is, one can bind a wound to heal or one can bind up in restraint. Where does our Unitarian Universalism faith provide bandages for healing and where might it bind to suppress … Continue reading Bind Up the Brokenhearted
Tuesday is our country’s Presidential election; a time when the populous joins together in celebration of democracy to agree on a national leader. Or, that’s the ideal – although it currently seems as if Tuesday will be a final battle between two warring factions. What can we as Unitarian Universalists do to repair the divisions … Continue reading A House Divided…
Samhain was first observed by Celtic Pagans. Samhain marked the Celtic New Year, the end of summer, and the end of the harvest season. It also signaled the beginning of winter, which was associated with death. On this day, the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead was especially thin. We will … Continue reading What is Samhain (pronounced saa·wn) ?
Hymn #145 in our hymnal “As Tranquil Streams” states that our religion has “a freedom that reveres the past, but trusts the dawning future more”. What does it mean to honor our past while trusting our future? Maybe it means listening to and learning from past errors and correcting mistakes. October 14 was Indigenous Peoples’ … Continue reading Reveres the Past
It’s that wonderful time of the year when we have the opportunity to share and bless our pets! There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. They show us affection, give us a sense of purpose, and greet us when we come home, especially if it’s close to their feeding time. Now it’s our … Continue reading Pet Blessing Service
Have you ever felt as if someone was listening to you, but not hearing you? Or have you ever zoned out and realized that you had no idea what the person you were talking to was saying? This morning we will look at the art of deep listening and hearing each other’s stories.
What is Project 2025 and why is everyone talking about it? What would our namesake Thomas Paine think of it based upon his beliefs and his writings?
The name of our beloved community is Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, or TPUUF. But what is the “F”? What does “Fellowship” mean? We can start by referencing a dictionary, but that doesn’t speak to the personal understandings and feelings. In order to be invitational it helps to know who we are. Together at service … Continue reading What’s the “F”?
Looking at the world around us, we see so much division, hate, and intolerance. Many perpetrators point to their targets and blame the victims for their behaviors. This is simply not true. Many of us suffer from a highly contagious and infectious disease called “isms.” You heard of it. The symptoms are racism, terrorism, sexism, … Continue reading Where is the Love?
Intergenerational Service and BRUNCH SUNDAY Join in this Unitarian Universalist tradition of water communion to reconnect after the summer. All are invited to bring a small sample of water from a meaningful place visited in the past year (symbolic water is okay too!) This is an intergenerational event and all ages are invited to stay … Continue reading A Faith of Invitation
