The big news for the coming General Assembly is the changes proposed to our Seven Principles (the Article 2 of our UUA bylaws). Join me in this exploration of our values and the process of change.
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The freedom to read is increasingly under attack in America. Schools and libraries are facing demands to remove or restrict access to books, especially those dealing with race, gender, sexuality, and those that challenge our myths about American history. Why are these efforts escalating and … read more.
This is going to happen. The “Seven Principles” will be revised, rewritten, replaced. These particular words and phrases have been powerfully important to us for more than a generation. But they are going to be changed. What won’t change is the values and message behind … read more.
Like a wetland, something magical happens in UU communities. When we are accepted, nurtured, and challenged, together we can make the world a better place. But we need to make sure we support and protect these valuable spaces.
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“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.
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I often hear people say they like being at their church with like-minded people. But this is too restricting — it constrains learning from so many others with different experiences, beliefs and cultures. I prefer to be with like-hearted people with similar core values and … read more.
This is an old sermon I wanted to record. I figured you might want to hear it again too. Our UU tradition says God is Love and we should be loving as well. But do we really have to love everyone? There are some problematic … read more.
We UUs make a point to approach many holy days with appreciation. Each December we consider the lessons and values of Advent, Hannukah, Solstice, and other similar holidays.
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What is fascism? What’s Antifa? What is happening to our democratic republic? Let us consider these questions through the lens of our Unitarian Universalist values.
Sermon text and video:
https://douglastaylor.org/2020/10/18/my-faith-is-not-fascist-friendly/
https://zoom.us/j/97989696520?pwd=ZG9NclFYQm9VV0NTb2VhNVM0R00xQT09
Meeting ID: 979 8969 6520
Passcode: 183183
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Order of Service: … read more.
