Gathering for Sunday services in person and online, 10:15 am.
So we say to each other at the end of every service. (This is the first in a series of sermons based on our benediction.) The words are both a blessing–may you experience peace–and an exhortation–may you bring peace into the world. In a country … read more.
Where to next? We have endured so much uncertainty. Uncertainty itself is so painful that often, we cope better with bad news than with waiting for what might be bad news. Looking at history, though, we can take hope from just how uncertain and unpredictable … read more.
Today is our annual Remembrance Service, when we particularly call to mind all that we have loved and lost: people, animals, friendships, hopes, abilities. Whether the losses occurred long ago or recently, loom large or are comparatively small, we honor them, because that is how … read more.
In recent years two letters and a plus sign have been added to LGBTQ making the complete designation LGBTQIA+. Our speaker learned earlier this year that one of those letters probably applies to him. In a talk that ties in with Amy’s series on men’s … read more.
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.
Generosity. We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
–Article II (Purposes and Covenant) of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws
Generosity is … read more.
It’s our first animal blessing since 2020! In the spirit of St. Francis, patron saint of non-human animals, whose day is this Friday, we give thanks to all the animals who bring their incredible variety, beauty, weirdness and wildness to our world. Please bring any … read more.
Justice. We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive.
We covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations, our Association, and society at large.
Pluralism. We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
We covenant to learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.
Transformation. We adapt to the changing world.
We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.
—Article II (Purposes and Covenant), Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws
As we explore … read more.