Winston Churchill is credited with the witticism: ‘A Lie Is Halfway Round the World Before the Truth Has Got Its Boots On.’ Ironically, Churchill may not be the originator of that line. But the problem we face in our society is more pernicious than mere ‘Churchillian Drift!’ Lies and disinformation are eroding our reality with … Continue reading The War on Truth
Several of the monthly themes from Soul Matters this year are based on the new Values statement voted on for a year of study from the UUA General Assembly. ‘Generosity’ is one of the core values listed in the document set to replace the current Principles and Purposes statement. Let’s consider this value together. (Today … Continue reading Generosity (First Sunday)
Trauma takes up residence in our bodies. Healing also begins with our bodies. Remembering, or perhaps we could say, “re-member-ing” ourselves as individuals is not done in isolation. We need communities where the healing can ripple out. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended and masking is now optional. … Continue reading Grandma’s Hands
This weekend we are hosting the NY State Convention of Universalists. Love is at the center of our theology historically and still today. Our message is old but not outdated. We bring a hopeful message of love and inclusion to a world in desperate need of that message. We hope to see you in person! … Continue reading Just Love
The “freedom clause” has long been a fascinating part of our Unitarian and Universalists histories. It allowed us to have a statement of identity without requiring conformity. This Sunday is a celebration of our collaboration with the UU churches in Athens, PA and Cortland NY. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy … Continue reading Freedom Clause
The ACLU is tracking nearly 500 pieces of legislation with the potential to have harmful impacts on those in the LGBTQ+ community. The United States is facing deep social and political divides. How might an expanded definition of “coming out” help? We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended and masking … Continue reading The (Calculated) Risk of Being Known
Hear a version of our UU heritage that highlights the themes of inclusion and openness. We have our First Sunday services again. We gather all together in the sanctuary from 10:30 – 11:15. Then we have workshops for all ages from 11:30 – 12:15, followed by social hour. We hope to see you in person! … Continue reading Hold the Door Open (1st Sunday)
Forgiveness and repentance are an annual theme for us. This year, the UUA Common Read is a book about the topic: On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg. Join me in considering a very old outline for how to move forward after an experience of harm. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID … Continue reading Roadmap for Repair
The Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Is there an element of service in your life? In our congregation? In what ways do we serve needs greater than our own? We hope to … Continue reading Let Our Service Begin
Join us as we come back together to celebrate a new church year together. Bring a small amount of water from a place that is special to you to add to our water communion service. “What is it you plan to do,” the poet asks each of us, “with your one wild and precious life?” Perhaps … Continue reading Ingathering Sunday: Adventure Awaits!
