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When asked about Unitarian Universalism, it is normal to reference the 7 Principles – those essential ideas which help to define us as a religion. Our faith is going through a process of finding our communal center, as the 7 Principles may soon be replaced! This is a big deal, changing not who we are … Continue reading Finding Our Communal Center
Romans 12:2–“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” In November 1954, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church titled “Transformed Nonconformists.” Aidsand Wright-Riggins … Continue reading Maladjusted to Madness
Culturally the beginning of the year is a time to look at ourselves and focus on parts we don’t like, in order to make resolutions focused on change. What if our resolution was instead to accept ourselves for who we were instead of trying to change ourselves? Come and explore the possibilities through story, activity, … Continue reading Finding Our Individual Center
Many UU congregations commemorate the first Sunday of the new calendar year with a ritual that bids farewell to the old year and releases it. In the “Burning Bowl” ceremony. Congregants are invited to write on a piece of flash paper words or phrases that sum up what they wish to release before entering the … Continue reading Burning Bowl Ceremony: Holding Onto and Letting Go
The UU 5th Principle states, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Inspiring and beautiful in theory; yet in practice, democracy is mired in conflict, beset by divisions, and inflamed by ardent animosity. Given these circumstances, how do we uphold our commitment to … Continue reading Braiding Belief, Morality and Democracy
Unitarian Universalism has a tradition of being a liberal church. But like many “liberal” institutions, it is facing many challenges. One can ask, “Where we might have gone wrong? Is there too much identitarianism, political polarization? What can we do better? How can we avoid ‘information bubbles?’ How can we learn to speak across differences?” … Continue reading Keeping the Faith in Liberal Religion
Communal worship is often a means of celebration, but can also include confession, seeking new ways of being, acknowledgment of strong feelings and witnessing to a larger truth. Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in an attempt to learn, to heal and to grow. From the literal and figurative whitewashing of Columbus Day, we strive … Continue reading Reflections on the History, People and Culture of the Lenape
It’s that wonderful time of the year when we have the opportunity to share and bless our pets! There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. They show us affection, give us a sense of purpose, and greet us when we come home, especially if it’s close to their feeding time. Now it’s our … Continue reading Pet Blessing Service – Intergenerational
Since 2016, churches, synagogues, and mosques in the United States, have been losing members at a rate of 1% every year. The idea of a supernatural God outside ourselves that can be petitioned is becoming increasingly problematic in our modern world. With both the Bible and Ralph Waldo Emerson as our guides, we might find … Continue reading Next Level Spirituality
We don’t have to be religious to be spiritual. In fact, in even greater numbers than ever before, Americans describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious.” Yet, religious beliefs, or lack of them, greatly influence what people consider “spiritual” experience and practice. Furthermore, because our Unitarian Universalist faith is based on principles not on creeds, … Continue reading SpiritUUality: Reflections and Dialogue
