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Taino-Unitarian Dia de los Muertos (All Souls) Service

Livestreamed at 10:30 am  A contemporary ceremony with Indigenous American elements, remembering our dearly departed loved ones and ancestors and understanding their death as part of the ever present circle of life.Come sing, move, remember, celebrate, and share space with us. All ages welcome. Interfaith believers of all sorts, pagans, agnostics, and critical humanists are all … Continue reading Taino-Unitarian Dia de los Muertos (All Souls) Service

“Home Alone”  

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?  

“Welcoming Immigrants”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Dr. Dave will examine religious traditions about how to welcome and include people from other countries. Bio: David von Schlichten is Professor of Religious Studies and Coordinator of the Gender and Women’s Studies Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. He holds a Doctor of Ministry, a Ph.D. in English Literature … Continue reading “Welcoming Immigrants”

“Where Do You Begin and I End?”  

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.  

“Gratitude as Theology”   

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Our Theme of the Month is Interdependence. What if we recognize our total dependency on each other? What if we celebrate our dependency and celebrate it? Can this be the best religious response to life? 

“Let the Water Flow” Ingathering 

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. This is our annual In-Gathering Multigenerational worship with our annual ritual of Gathering of the Waters. Please bring a small sample of water representing your home or summer travels. We will reflect on the Theme of the Month, Interdependence. 

“Why Is the Liberal Church Important?”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Christian Nationalism has gained enormous power and now has the authority, granted by executive fiat, to fundamentally change laws, policies, cultural institutions, education, military, and health care.  It may seem obvious to us that the liberal church, including Unitarian Universalists, have a critical role to resist and to obstruct this blatant takeover … Continue reading “Why Is the Liberal Church Important?”

“Building Hope”   

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. Who believes quality of life has gotten better over the course of human history? Who thinks life will continue to get better? How do we cultivate hope as a religious practice? 

Question Box Sunday  

Livestreamed at 10:30 am. This is the annual Sunday when I welcome written questions from those in attendance or willing to email me with a question. A wide variety of topics is welcome, particularly around UU theology, dogs and tea. I hold the right to defer to actual experts. Please submit your questions to me by … Continue reading Question Box Sunday