Theological reflection is a life-long endeavor, an essential process to identify principles, clarify values, take seriously that which we do not believe, explore those ideas that make us uncomfortable and/or challenge us, and ensure that our beliefs are life-enhancing. Please join us for theological reflection.
It’s been two years of the pandemic. Two years since the Unitarian Coastal Fellowship closed its doors at 1300 Evans…and we are looking, at last, at reopening at 2900 Bridges…soon. We mark this sad and yet also hopeful anniversary on the day of the Spring Equinox, as we celebrate the balance of day and night … Continue reading A Springtime Anniversary
Saying “Sorry” is something we teach children when they’re little. It’s something that becomes more complicated as we become adults, and our mistakes become more costly. In this service, we will examine the elements of a good apology and learn about apology as a spiritual practice.
It always seems like there’s so much going on. So much news to pay attention to, an ever-growing to-do list, and so many problems that need our attention. It’s easy to drive yourself crazy. Is there anything that can be done? How do we tell the difference between what’s truly urgent and what isn’t?
Life depends on balance. It is the principle of yin and yang. Dark and light, hot and cold, wet and dry. Sometimes balance is easy, like being on a seesaw. At other times, it is a high-wire act with all the risk that entails when things have gone dangerously out of balance. Repair of the … Continue reading Balance
The Lantern Festival (which occurs on February 15th this year) marks the end of two weeks of Lunar New Year festivities in East Asia. In this service, we will lift up what we want to remember, let go of what needs to be let go, and turn toward a new self and a new future.
First, we were Building Bridges: building this fantastic new facility at 2900 Bridges St. Now, we’re Crossing Bridges: getting ready to actually move into the building and start using it. How will this new building serve our vision and mission? What else do we need to make all our hopes and dreams for this community … Continue reading Crossing Bridges
As a Unitarian Universalist, I take solace in the statement and our motto, “Standing on the side of Love.” In recent times the world has become so divided for one reason or another, making our journey to Justice very arduous. It makes me wonder, are love and honesty enough? BIO-Heather Malkawi is a second-year student … Continue reading Are Love and Honesty Enough? – Heather Malkawi
Renewal is a necessity built into the fabric of life. It is one aspect of the repair of the world. Winter fallowness is a process of renewal giving birth to another springtime. Whether we relax, rest, or sleep, renewal should be the result. When it is not, more is needed physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually … Continue reading Renewal and Repair: A Touchstones Topic by the Worship Committee
Rev. Michelle reflects on the individualist culture of the United States and Unitarian Universalism and how that has clashed at times with the collectivist culture of her upbringing. We all have a lot to learn from each other: how might Unitarian Universalism benefit from collectivism? What does this have to do with our Principles?
