Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) I’ve had my brain and heart turned inside out while learning to work with members of the military, active duty, and retired. While it was powerful for me, not all UU’s have had this experience, and indeed, historically, UU’s have had a challenging relationship with the military. … Continue reading “How High and When?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) As another election looms, what is the relationship between the church and politics? In this long-term relationship, there have been many ups and downs and some major fights with doors slammed shut. What’s the relationship between Unitarian Universalists and politics? What does our faith tell us about … Continue reading “Politics and the Church: Love or Divorce?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Friends break our hearts, and we break theirs, yet it is our heartbreak that binds us to one another. The older we get, the more important it is to have friends, yet it is harder to keep them.
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Between the news and advertising, our brains are overwhelmed with stimulation that breaks down our sense of peace and wholeness. How do we create healthy emotional hearts and spiritual lives in an age of poison?
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Climate justice means everyone has clean air, land, and water. Everyone should be protected as we cope with the effects of climate change. But the reality is many of our beloved earther dwellers do not have clean air, land, and water, and many are running for their … Continue reading “A Climate of Green Justice”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Can being generous provide happiness and satisfaction? Are we just chasing clouds when we strive for happiness? What about satisfaction, or do we shift expectations to just getting by?
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) We’ve entered an era when we are barely able to speak to one another for fear of entering into conflict, anger, and, worst case, dehumanization. Can Unitarian Universalists use our 1st Principle and proposed 8th Principle to guide us and deepen our commitment to the living faith … Continue reading “Who is the Other?”
(Multigenerational Ingathering) Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Our annual Ingathering worship will focus on the beauty of the world in our sensational experiences, touch, hearing, visual and intuitive, all to remind us of how important we are to one another. Please bring a small amount of water from your summer wanderings. Perhaps … Continue reading “Welcome to a World of Sensational Experience”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is a multigenerational worship service As we celebrate another Labor Day, we will examine how labor movements, particularly leaders like Saul Alinsky, have influenced today’s churches and the justice movement through organizations such as PIIN (Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network).
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) How do we see the dangers in our culture while not giving into fear? How does our UU faith help keep us grounded and prepared?
Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) This is the annual Sunday when I welcome written questions from those in attendance. Various topics are welcome, particularly around UU theology, dogs, and tea. I hold the right to defer to actual experts. Please submit your questions to me by Aug. 12 at minister@first-unitarian-pgh.org OOS
