Where do we come from? Why does the cat smell like that? Is there a creator of everything? How does a clock work? What do we owe one another? We have so many questions! Our curiosity can be the beginning of understanding, it can awaken us to life! Join us after the service for workshops … Continue reading Awakening
We Unitarian Universalists do not spend a lot of time talking about heaven anymore. It used to be a significant talking point. I suspect, however, that our various beliefs and values still point strongly toward an idea like heaven, an idea like love. We hope to see you in person! Masks are required. Here is … Continue reading Heaven in our Hands
Unitarian Universalism is our “Faith Tradition”, though that word challenges some of us.What does it mean to live a life full of faith? What does a Faith-full community look like? We hope to see you in person! Masks are required. Here is the current in-person gathering policy. Online information ..https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: … Continue reading Faithfully
Universal salvation was introduced to America 250 years ago by John Murray. The message of a loving God and the hope of salvation for all was a welcome antidote to Calvin’s doctrine of predestination, as preached by the Puritans. They believed that, at the beginning of time, God had chosen who would be saved, only … Continue reading Universal Salvation and the Inherent Worth of Every Person
Join us this Sunday in person and online for a multigenerational worship with story and reflection. Worship will be followed by workshops, some online and some in person. We hope to see you in person! Masks are required. Here is the current in-person gathering policy. Online information ..https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 … Continue reading Renewing Faith
“Critical Race Theory” is a hot button issue politically. But what is it? What is the debate really about? And what do our UU values and principles have to say about it? Sunday services are online only until further notice. https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 205 6099 Order of Service: uubinghamton.org/order-of-service/ UUCB … Continue reading The Color-Blind Confusion
Sixty years ago, a British sociologist predicted that the closer we came to having a true meritocracy, the more the winners would ignore the losers and the more the losers would resent the winners. Two thirds of American workers today do not have a four year college degree. Many now feel forgotten, ignored, and humiliated. … Continue reading The Tyranny of Merit
We have a last-minute change in our worship service plan for this Sunday We are participating in the annual tradition of Side With Love Sunday! This year’s title is: “What if I only had 30 days to love?” This service featuring stirring music, deep-hearted reflection, and moving testimonies from a range of UU leaders. Sunday … Continue reading Side With Love Sunday
This pandemic has shrunk our circles of connection. Many of us lament the circumscribed living we are experiencing. Yes, love demands we care for the health of our community, I am not suggesting we stop being careful and care-full. But we can creatively draw our circle wider. Sunday services are online only until further … Continue reading Widening the Circle
The Dalai Lama has said: “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” To be ‘kind’ is to intentionally treat others as ‘kin,’ as family. What would our lives be like if kindness was our central focus? Sunday services are online only until further notice. https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520 Passcode: 183183Phone: +1 929 205 … Continue reading Long Live the Kind
