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There’s a story about varying views of the Divine illustrated by blind people describing an elephant. They each describe a piece of the elephant, each sharing their personal truth and together they witness to a universal truth. The parallel being that we each hold personal religious truths which, when combined with others, speaks to a … Continue reading Blind People and an Elephant
Being true to one’s values in lifestyle choices is not always easy. There are times when we do a socially minded action so that we will look good to other people (performance activism) or to prove our conviction (virtue signaling). At other times, we sidestep our morals for simplicity or ease – when culture makes … Continue reading The Ethics of Compromise
It has been said that we are all droplets in a waterfall, falling together. We have come from unity in one source, and we will return to that same source. Unitarian Universalist Principles affirm “respect for the interdependent web of all existence”. Come enter into a conversation about moving from inter-dependent to inter-being.
The Christian holiday Easter – and the pagan festival it originates from – are celebrations of rebirth, celebrations of transformations. There is truth in these celebrations, for our world, our communities and our individual selves. Transformation is a possibility for everyone and everything. What is the new life that you might want to live into? … Continue reading Transformation on Easter
(Collegeville Ministerium Lenten Service @ 7:30pm). We are again joining with area congregations in a celebration of the Christian Lenten season. Come join with our siblings in faith to hear a Unitarian Universalist take on the cross and the meaning of suffering. The joint services culminate in a combined choir cantata on Mar. 20 at … Continue reading Come to the Way of Grief and Pain
What does it look like to be open to transformation, ready for change, and prepared for what comes next? On Sunday, March 10 we are truly leaning into the possibilities of transformation as we bring together individuals and communities. Thomas Paine & BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowships will jointly host a dual-site, hybrid worship service where … Continue reading Upcycling Ourselves Together
“Soon the Day Will Arrive” is a wonderful hymn (#146) about hope for a better future. But I think that sometimes we get lost in the chorus, namely “Wait and see, wait and see what a world there can be…” It is so easy to sit back and wait, for change, for justice, for a … Continue reading Wait and See?
When talking about making the world a better place, there are many terms and phrases used. What is the difference between Equity, Equality, and Justice? Do the words we use make a difference in how we act and how we think? (Hint: the answer is “yes”. Come hear why!)
I feel that accountability is quite possibly the truest expression of love. But accountability gets a bad rap: “Who is holding us accountable? Isn’t accountability just another way to say punishment?…” Not so! Accountability is the active work of helping someone be their best selves. I don’t want friends or a community which always tells … Continue reading Accountability as Love
The rhyme “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me” isn’t entirely true. Words can – and do – hurt very much. There is power in language and the words we use. A man I knew once said that the term “love” was useless and harmful. What are other words … Continue reading Love is a Four-Letter Word
