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Unitarian Universalism is a religion where we may believe what we must. We have the freedom and responsibility to come to our own conclusions about religious faith. There is something lacking, though — there is little guidance of how to know what to believe. Today we will engage with the “how to” of being a … Continue reading How to UU
When faced with making decisions over and over, day after day, one can become tired of making choices. There is a psychological term for this phenomenon: “decision fatigue” — the fact that there is a limit to how many decisions we are able to make in a day or in a week. What would it … Continue reading Decision Fatigue
Unitarian Universalists espouse respect of varying beliefs (liberal) but also tend to disagree strongly with people who are politically conservative (Liberal). Do we want to be curious and open to different views, or only support the ones with which we agree?
In June 1923, Rev. Norbert Čapek created a worship service imagining a more loving and beautiful world. He invited his congregation to bring a flower to church and exchange for a different bloom. Flower Communion is a celebration of individuality and a hope for unity in diversity. Bring a flower from your yard, from a … Continue reading Flower Communion
“Beginner’s Mind” is a Zen Buddhist concept of approaching experiences with openness instead of preconceived ideas or expectations. It is a way of engaging with the world which expands opportunities and diminishes disappointment. Come together to explore this simple, difficult and deeply transformative spiritual practice.
Being open to multiple truths at one time is a powerful cognitive and spiritual outlook. “Both/and” thinking is the idea that we can feel more than one thing at a time and everybody has a right to their own experiences. Join us to explore the possibility of holding multiple perspectives with love and care in … Continue reading “Both/And” Possibilities
Easter is one of the most holy of Christian holidays, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter time (and the pagan festival from which it originates) is a time when death is proven to hold no power over life. Come celebrate the mystery and possibility of life coming from death in an all-ages worship of … Continue reading The Possibility of Resurrection
For many people, God is a power beyond all understanding and a source of personal strength and comfort. For others, God is an obsolete term which is at best meaningless and at worst harmful. Knowing that our beliefs may lie somewhere on the spectrum between two extremes, what does it mean for a Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading Paying Attention to God
It matters what we pay attention to and, conversely, what gets overlooked. February was Black History Month and March is Women’s History Month. The recognitions can be off-putting to many people. This Sunday we are going to explore the rationale for the emphasis and why there is no month specifically focused on “White History” nor … Continue reading What Gets Overlooked
Virtual Service – Zoom Only!! This month’s spiritual discipline is to take a break, a time free from anything that feels like “work”. The idea of taking time off and relaxing can be deceptively difficult. Our culture reinforces the ideal that being busy is positive while doing nothing is negative. What are the benefits of … Continue reading Take a Break!
