There is a lot of attention on Self-Care in our society. Exhaustion is seen as a mark of status, and being busy is a sign of success. But should rest and renewal be a luxury allowed to only those who can afford it? We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been … Continue reading Rest Is Resistance
The concept of ‘Covenant’ is deeply counter-cultural. There are few examples in our society’s shared experience we can point to that demonstrate how a covenant works. We have lots of examples of what it is not: it is not a contract, rule, or a way to judge who is right and who is wrong. While … Continue reading Thus Do We Covenant
Many progressive liberals hold the words and deeds of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as prophetic and of continued relevance today, well more than 50 years after his death. Perhaps they are especially relevant given the threats we see to our democracy and our common spirit today. We hope to see you in person! … Continue reading Martin’s Letter as Biblical Epistle
Join us for the return of a delightful tradition: a live Radio-Play performance of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. The performance will be woven into the usual elements of our worship together. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended and masking is now optional. Online information ..https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09 Meeting ID: … Continue reading A Dickens Christmas
Many Unitarian Universalists are not exactly “religious” in the way so many religious people use the term. We tend toward a rational and scientific outlook. And yet, ritual and liturgy remain quite important in our communal practice as a congregation. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended and masking … Continue reading A Life of Ritual and Reason
It is a powerful experience to know yourself and to be known by others. Our new Chalice Circles are a way to form ties with others and to deepen your self-knowledge. Our groups strengthen the heart of our community through meaning-making and simple friendships. We hope to see you in person! Our COVID policy has been suspended … Continue reading The Taming of Foxes
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
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
