March 9–Love/ability
To kick off our participation in a new program dealing with disability justice, Rev. Sean and the “OPEN” committee will call us to celebrate and welcome people of all abilities to journey in community together.
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March 2–Radical Hospitality
A prophetic challenge is to be welcoming of ‘the other’ – the idea, belief or person who is a stranger to us – even when, or especially when, we do not wish to do so. We will be powerful in expressing our unity when individuals can embrace the person who differs from them. Are we … Continue reading March 2–Radical Hospitality
From the Board
Congregational Conversation Part 2 Our Congregational Conversation on January 26 covered a lot of ground. In my previous article, I reported on the discussions around financial news and worship arts. Other topics of discussion concerned our ministers. Intern Minister As chair of the intern minister committee that supports Ja, Kaz stated they are using UUA … Continue reading From the Board
Intern Insights: UU Common Read
Each year the Unitarian Universalist Association chooses a book for congregations to read together. The annual Common Read is selected to fit with a specific Unitarian Universalist ideal. This year’s theme is Economic Justice and the Common Read is Behind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman. Our Green Sanctuary and Social Justice Committees will be … Continue reading Intern Insights: UU Common Read
From the Board
Congregational Conversation, Part 1 On January 26, the Board held the first of its monthly Congregational Conversations after Sunday services. The Worship Arts Committee partnered with the Board for this conversation. Eighteen people attended and we talked for more than an hour! Because we covered so much ground, the summary of our conversation will be … Continue reading From the Board
Minister’s Mind: Spiritual Growth
This month we’re looking at the part of our Statement of Purpose that asks us to journey together toward “spiritual growth.” As Unitarian Universalists, this asks more of us than just memorizing certain answers to questions about God or church or theology. Instead, it asks us to do the hard work of developing our own … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Spiritual Growth
February 23–In the Mean Times
Sometimes it feels like the world is getting meaner and meaner. Bullying seems to be everywhere from playgrounds to politics. What of manners, kindness, civility, and compassion in such a world? Can being kind be a subversive act?
February 16–Growing Wild and Free
We’re often told to “grow up” or “act our age” as if growing up is all serious and never fun. Are there ways to grow that are fun? Do we have to take growth (and ourselves) so seriously?
February 9–All-ages Service, “A Perfect Heart”
There was once a village that found itself in quite a pickle. They had to choose their next mayor. The village was known as ‘Beneficence’ – one of the most wonderful places you could imagine. It was known, far and wide, that the people living in the village all ate together, learned together, laughed together….Beneficence … Continue reading February 9–All-ages Service, “A Perfect Heart”
Feb 2–That’s Why They Call it “Spiritual Practice”
One of the big, but unspoken problems of our day is boredom. The routine of the “daily grind” makes it hard to stay connected to deeper meaning. Many people suggest, encourage or even sell the idea of spiritual practice, but that can become yet another task on a list. Come explore the paths of awareness, … Continue reading Feb 2–That’s Why They Call it “Spiritual Practice”