Topic: Soul Matters Themes

liberal or Liberal?

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?

Flower Communion

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

“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.

Celebration Through Dance

Join us as we celebrate possibility through movement, rhythm and shared joy. Ed People (Belgian creator Edouard Jacqmin) has become popular for asking strangers around the world to teach him their favorite dance moves, celebrating the idea that dance connects people across cultures and backgrounds. Come explore this possibility!

Forgotten Pages: Voices of Unsung Women

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women to society, culture, and science. At this service, we will explore the contributions of thirty-one trailblazers: pioneers, thinkers, and rebels. As their stories are shared, they reclaim their legacies and we celebrate the voices history has forgotten. We … Continue reading Forgotten Pages: Voices of Unsung Women

Resistance is (not) Futile

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Resistance is (not) Futile
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In the science-fiction universe of Star Trek, there is a race of beings called the Borg, whose existence comes from taking over and assimilating other species – these hostile aliens often say, “Resistance is futile!” For us here on earth, it sometimes feels that resistance to evil is futile: for what impact can our actions … Continue reading Resistance is (not) Futile

MLK and NonViolent Resistance

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
MLK and NonViolent Resistance
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VIRTUAL-ZOOM ONLY!!  January 15 is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and is celebrated annually with a national holiday and day of service (tomorrow). Part of the Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy was using nonviolent resistance to change unjust systems of oppression. How can we follow the example in resisting what we disagree with … Continue reading MLK and NonViolent Resistance

The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement
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Our Soul Matters theme for January is Practicing Resistance. The Underground Railroad and the civil rights movement were non-violent resistance against the cruelty and injustice of slavery and segregation. There was violent resistance and violent backlash, but it was non-violent resistance that most stubbornly bent the moral arc of the universe toward justice. Quakers and … Continue reading The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement