Topic: Soul Matters Themes

In Celebration of Women

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Cindy Westphal and Linda Weaver will reflect on the profound impact women have had throughout history.  Their message will emphasize the strength and resilience of women who have fought for justice, equality, and the worth and dignity of every human being.  Join us as we recognize the vital role … Continue reading In Celebration of Women

Perspective Taking

Are DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) workshops, affirmative action and hiring/membership quotas helpful? Although classes may educate and initiatives may change populations, neither are great at shifting mindset. One way to increase personal and communal understanding and inclusion is experiencing the world from another person’s point of view – to walk a mile (or more) … Continue reading Perspective Taking

Presence or Presence?

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?

Let UUs All Be Grateful for…the Gift of 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

A House Divided…

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
A House Divided...
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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…

How to Listen Deeply

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
How to Listen Deeply
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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.

Blind People and an Elephant

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Blind People and an Elephant
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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

UU Troubadours Sunday 2024: Singing the Wonder and Beauty of the Natural World

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
UU Troubadours Sunday 2024: Singing the Wonder and Beauty of the Natural World
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Our Soul Matters theme for April 2024 is “The Gift of Interdependence,” and April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day. What better time than this Sunday, then, to affirm respect for the interdependent web of existence, particularly the wonder and beauty of the natural world and our role as responsible stewards of our … Continue reading UU Troubadours Sunday 2024: Singing the Wonder and Beauty of the Natural World