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.  

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? 

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. 

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?”

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? 

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