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Voices for the Voiceless
Elections have become increasingly fraught over the past decade, and this one is no exception. The nation seems more divided than ever, and anxiety is high. Whatever the outcome of this election, our job is clear: we must continue to pursue justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; and we remain committed to the democratic … Continue reading Voices for the Voiceless
Samhain
Samhain (pronounced Sow-en) is a thousand-year-old Gaelic holiday, also called the Celtic New Year. It is observed in many cultures and with a myriad of rituals. Samhain is a festival marking the end of the harvest and beginning of winter. It sometimes covers 3 days from October 31-November 2, and it may be related to … Continue reading Samhain
Homecoming
Come home! Come home, all ye who wander, come home! We extend a special welcome to those who have never been through our doors and those we miss, who have not been back in a long while. All are welcome for a special day of singing, reminiscing about the past, looking forward to the future, … Continue reading Homecoming
A Chosen Faith
Unitarian Universalism is also known as the “chosen faith.” We are here because we choose to be here: not because we are threatened with eternal damnation; and not because we were born into this faith and must remain within it for the rest of our days. And there is power in what Unitarian theologian James … Continue reading A Chosen Faith
Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are
We all “come out” at some point or other in our lives. Some of us have had to “come out” about the way we voted in a past election; some of us have had to “come out” as Unitarian Universalists; some of us have done the traditional old-fashioned “coming out” as LGBTQ+. All of us … Continue reading Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are
Blessing of the Animals
For the Feast of St. Francis, we bless our animal companions on this day! All are invited to bring their (well-behaved and appropriately vaccinated) pets to church on this day, whether they be furry, scaly, or feathered, for celebration and blessing. If your pet would rather attend virtually, we invite you to send a photo … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
The Worth and Dignity of Every Person
Our First Principle affirms and promotes the inherent worth and dignity of each human being. The Unitarian Universalist commitment to the worth and dignity of every human being calls us to respect the autonomy of women and men in determining their own healthcare choices and decisions. In light of the Supreme Court decision on Roe … Continue reading The Worth and Dignity of Every Person
The Tolerance Paradox
We welcome everyone–but is there a limit to who we will welcome? Today we will explore what’s called the tolerance paradox: the idea that in order to build an inclusive space, we must exclude the intolerant. What does that look like?
How Are the Children
A traditional greeting among Masai warriors in Africa is: “How are the children?” And the traditional answer is: “All the children are well.” If all the children are well, then that means life is good, peace and safety prevail. What does it look like to ask ourselves that question about the children in our country?