Phillip Strickland was a high school student when he first came to the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, and now that he is departing for graduate school he has some ideas about the role that UCF can play in the community. Today, we explore the many futures that could be ahead for UCF.
The Unitarian Coastal Fellowship has gone through one transition: moving from one building to another larger facility, one built to fulfill dreams of growth and visibility in the community. Now, it is time to undergo another transition: discerning a new direction, and calling a new minister to help lead in that direction. What will the … Continue reading Welcome to the Interim
In 1857, Frederick Douglass said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” Thus, a struggle will be required by each generation to renew, repair, and/or reclaim things like democracy, equality, liberty, freedom, and other rights that can be denied or undermined. Our tools of power include reason, non-violence, and … Continue reading Power
Rev. Charlie and Gail Davis, a musical service -How are UUs holding themselves accountable on issues of Race in Gender? How do we create a beloved community? This service features songs from SKIN, a CD by Gail and Charlie Davis. https://youtu.be/FBtDUcvWgXU Gail Davis Began singing in the gospel Church at the age of three. Her … Continue reading Skin: The Intersectionality of Race and Gender
The Irish cleric and poet John O’Donohue wrote dozens of blessings for many occasions, and contemporary writer and minister Jan Richardson has done the same. This Sunday we explore some of Rev. David’s favorites from their offerings, and consider: What does it mean to “bless,” or to offer a blessing? How do we “bless the … Continue reading Blessings
The root of courage is corage, the Old French word for heart (as the seat of emotions). In middle English, uses included bold corage meaning “brave heart.” As Aristotle said, “Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible.” Courage is essential to wield power non-violently in opposition to all that … Continue reading Courage
Most of the founding fathers were Deists, Unitarians, or similar faiths that believed that God does not directly influence the world or order its events. They believed in rational thought, in personal responsibility for actions, and the need to protect the innocent. On the anniversary eve of our Declaration of Independence, we explore the faith of … Continue reading Faith
Midsummer, when the sun is at its highest point in the northern hemisphere, has been the occasion of celebration since ancient times. Members of the worship committee welcome the sun and the cycle of seasons on our earth.
This year our Pride Sunday falls on Juneteenth! What can we learn about freedom and liberation from the African-American community? From the LGBTQ+ community? From the people who exist in both communities at once?
The right to conscience and use of the democratic process is not lifted up as often as our First and Seventh Principles. Perhaps it seems strange that it’s a Principle at all. But our Annual Meetings are spiritual work, as much as any other work that we do as part of church. (NOTE: This will … Continue reading The Fifth Principle
