Every Sunday we sing our beloved unison affirmation that includes these two phrases, “We pledge to walk together in the ways of truth and affection,” and “that we may speak to the world in words and actions of peace and goodwill.” We also end our service with these or similar words, “Our worship has ended our service continues on.” And Rev Bev often says, “our world needs our voices now more than ever.” Acknowledging that … Continue reading One Million Voices
Join us this Sunday for a multigenerational service commemorating All Souls Day. This is a day when we remember loved ones who have died in the past year Similar to Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, that is celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries and cultures, Unitarian Universalists choose to remember our deceased loved ones with stories and memories that keep their spirits alive in our hearts and minds. Join … Continue reading All Souls Day
When I was planning the first couple months of worship themes, I became overwhelmed by all that is happening in the world. I realized I needed a respite; one hour that did not alarm me about what the future held. And I wondered if you needed that too. This service, looking at the life and work of Mary Oliver, is my way of stopping and looking for the light. Pausing long enough to have a … Continue reading A Date With Our Souls
Labels, identities, respect for history and culture and all people matter. We all think we know who Christopher Columbus was. Well, we know what we were taught. But do we know where the resistance to change the holiday to Indigenous People’s Day comes from? Do we understand some of the controversy around land acknowledgments? All this, in my opinion, matters. Come Sunday and join the conversation.
As Unitarianism Universalists many of us reject the traditional theology of atonement. That is we do not look at Jesus’ death as an event that will save us. Most of us do not believe he died for our sins. Yet as human beings, we do need a method to forgive and reconcile with each other. Based on the premise that forgiveness as well as a desire for revenge is deeply programmed into human nature we … Continue reading Engaging Forgiveness
