Let the Snowflakes Fall
“Just as millions of snowflakes pile up to create a blanket of snow, the “thank yous” we say pile up and fall gently upon one another until, in our hearts and minds, we are adrift in gratitude.” – Daphne Rose Kingma
Speaker: Rev. Andrew L. Weber
Practice Makes Permanent
That which we practice over and over again becomes natural and easy for us, it can become a habit. Practice holds true for playing a musical instrument, for learning a language and even for a mindset. It is possible to make patterns of action and thought by repetition. Let’s practice some gratitude in order to … Continue reading Practice Makes Permanent
Compassion with Vulnerability
Compassion necessitates a level of vulnerability which our culture and circumstances don’t always promote. Rather than putting on a costume for this month, what would it look like to have a peek behind the masks we and others wear? Let us open up with vulnerability so that we can receive and give more compassion.
Historical Compassion
This weekend our country celebrates Columbus Day, or is it Indigenous People’s Day? The shift from one holiday to another is a movement to increase understanding of the past and compassion for people harmed. The goal of studying the past with truth and compassion means we can be more truthful and more compassionate in the … Continue reading Historical Compassion
On Belonging
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There is a big difference between being told that you belong and feeling belonging. It’s like saying “You are welcome here” but feeling that you aren’t welcome at all. Where have you felt this disconnect? Do Unitarian Universalists have a gap between statements about belonging & lived experiences; and how can we bridge that gap?
A Faith of Belonging
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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 for the entire service. Remember … Continue reading A Faith of Belonging
Mythos vs. Logos
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Unitarian Universalists sometimes focus on truth gleaned from facts and reason while diminishing truths found in fictional stories and mythology. Some of our deepest personal and communal truths, however, cannot be expressed only with logic and facts. This Sunday we look at truths found both from logic (logos) and stories (mythos) and how to be … Continue reading Mythos vs. Logos
Unitarian Universalist Jeopardy!
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Instead of a “normal” worship service we will be playing Unitarian Universalist Jeopardy! Take some time to hone your knowledge of history, polity, theology, acronyms, dates, places and famous people…and get ready for some fun and education! Newcomers and those steeped in Unitarian Universalist knowledge are welcome to come and enjoy our game-themed service.
On Freedom
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Freedom can mean many different things: the ability to do whatever one wants; the cessation of restraint or control; a mindset of possibilities; a physical state of being… Is “freedom just another word for nothing left to lose” (from the song “Me and Bobby McGee”) or is freedom a state of fiscal stability (i.e. “financial … Continue reading On Freedom
Imagine All The People…
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What would the world look like without possessions, countries or religion? John Lennon, in his 1971 song “Imagine”, imagined that a world lacking a few things would be more peaceful and loving. Are there beliefs or systems which humanity would be better off without? I hope, Sunday, you’ll join us…