Livestreamed at 10:30 am Mental illness is a difficult subject for a lot of families complicated by lack of supportive resources and understanding by friends and community. The church community offers unique space for radical acceptance and education.  It takes Courage, Theme of the Month, and patience to navigate a painful journey.   

Livestreamed at 10:30 am Unitarian Universalists have long relied on reason along with other progressives in the U.S. to manage complex large-scale problems.  Is reliance on reason enough to manage contemporary large-scale problems?  A healthy dose of Courage, Theme of the Month, may help provide some answers.  

Livestreamed at 10:30 am That old bit of advice comes from an English rhyme meant to help children cope with bullying; “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me”.  Our Theme of the Month is Courage, and it takes courage to proclaim that words do matter, and they can cause harm. … Continue reading “Sticks and Stones, Words Also Matter” 

Livestreamed at 10:30 am Here in the U.S. the polls are telling us we are lonely, exhausted and don’t trust each other.  Other polls are telling us with intention and real effort; we can change the dynamics of our country by moving… to a new town or neighborhood.  Is there an easier way?  

Livestreamed at 10:30 am Our Theme of the Month is Intention, leading me to ask what our intention is about the future of the U.S. and, more specifically, our democracy?   

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. We continue our reflection on the Theme of the Month, Interdependence, with a look at maintaining healthy boundaries in our relationships.  In the current political climate it can be hard to sustain our strengths and build resilience.