Many of us have complex relationships with our mothers; some of us never had children. It can be an awkward holiday. Are there other types of Mother’s Day observances we can honor along with motherhood? Hint: it involves plants. LISTEN:
I don’t surf, myself. It seems too cold and too wet. But surfing might serve as a guide for how to navigate the ups and downs of life, especially when they are not what we want them to be. LISTEN:
We reflect on spring, new possibilities, and the beginning of something new. LISTEN:
We honor the story of Jesus at Easter but tiptoe around the resurrection story. How can we treat an alternative narrative for this special Sunday? LISTEN:
When we experience an “awakening”, we suddenly become aware of some “thing” that was previously hidden from us. These awakenings can occur more than once in our lives and each time we experience one, it rouses us from inactivity or indifference and alters our understanding of that thing. In other words, an awakening is a … Continued
The Third Source reminds us that history and culture carry great wisdom. How are we to treat wisdom that might not be appropriate in our ‘enlightened’ culture? LISTEN:
We hear a great deal about those who are condemned for their past statements or deeds that are now considered incorrect. Must we condemn those who lived in eras unlike our own? LISTEN:
In general, people tend to think of tearing down systems of oppression as social justice work. As UUs, our call to do this work is equally theological. How do we engage in the holy work of dismantling white supremacy culture as individuals and as a faith community? LISTEN:
After all, we do live in Pennsylvania. LISTEN:
The second Source asks us to consider prophetic people throughout history and their messages. Do we still have prophets we honor today? LISTEN:
