Memorial Day is often a time for BBQ and fun rather than being attentive to death. What would you suggest as a saying or epitaph on your grave? Would it be funny or serious? Can you encapsulate your life in one sentence for people to remember? We will also have a ritual of thanks to … Continued
An individual’s 45 year reflection on the nature and possible origins of his own personal faith as originally discovered while thumbing his way around the Eastern seaboard, and defending this practice to his Mother. LISTEN:
It is sometimes said that courage is not the absence of fear but instead is the willingness to act in the midst of fear. How can we be courageous in our lives, and how can we support others in finding the courage they need? This service features music and words from special guests Alan Herrman (UU … Continued
Epiphanies are often confused with religious experiences that can be transformational. What if epiphanies (or ah-ha experiences) are common and can happen every day? How do we become aware of them and respond? LISTEN:
The term “woke’ comes from American Black English and is akin to ‘awareness’. It has been seen as a bad word by many. What if Woke is another way to express Awakening to our true selves? LISTEN:
Going beyond what we’ve been taught. LISTEN:
Heavenly moments . . . a whiff of HeavenSent . . . a taste of marshmallow-infused hash . . snippets of bliss that occasionally descend on our ordinary lives. But true manifestations of heaven on earth move beyond a dab of scent and a mouthful of ice cream. Living out the dimensions of the Kingdom of God requires … Continued
The late theologian Marcus Borg reminds us that Jesus wasn’t a wimp but he didn’t favor violence, either. What are we to learn this Easter from Jesus’ teachings on non-violent resistance? LISTEN:
Economic vulnerability is the basis for exploitation, and exploitation is the root of all evil. So says the gospel of the shmoo.
Not long ago a group of performers, led by director Beth Watkins, created and performed a play about the Odd Fellows Building on the Allegheny campus. In this service they will reflect on the process of creating the work and on the themes of family, home, and loss that emerged from it. They will also … Continued
