Creating Space
This morning, we will reflect on creating space to allow opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. LISTEN:
Services
The Courage of our Foremothers: Judith Sargent Murray and Julia Ward Howe
In honor of Women’s History Month, we will celebrate the lives of two of the women in the history of our Unitarian Universalist movement who, through their courage and determination, advanced the cause of educational and social equality for all women in America.
Emotionality and Spirituality
Someone recently said to me, “Don’t make the mistake of confusing emotionality with spirituality.” That got me thinking. Do emotional experiences support spiritual depth? Do they distract from it? What is the role of feelings on the spiritual path? We’ll explore these questions through stories and music, with the choir and special musical guests.
A Recipe for Compassion
Recipes have cultural and historical roots. Each ingredient plays its own special part in infusing the dish with flavor. Many believe that even the mood of the cook can alter the outcome of the cooking. Let’s consider the ways in which food — for the stomach and the soul — can nourish us and help … Continued
How did we get here? An incomplete story on how humanism became part of UU.
An important questions to ask about Unitarian Universalism is how we moved from our start as people asserting that there is one rather than three manifestations of a Christian divinity to the celebration of theological diversity that UU is today. Rev. Bob LaVallee will offer an abbreviated version of that history with some observations about … Continued
“The Sound of Hope”
In Scripture, according to the Hebrew and Greek words translated by the word “hope” and according to the biblical usage, hope is an indication of certainty. “Hope” in Scripture means “a strong and confident expectation.” My talk will include stories of survivors of violence, the work we do at Women’s Services, and the role “hope” … Continued
Showing Mercy When it’s Us vs. Them
Our first principle is the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This can be a hard principle to remember when faced with people who spew hatred and vitriol. In our current political climate, where things seem more divided than ever how can we show mercy and compassion towards people who believe the opposite of … Continued
New Beginnings
Words on how we can look at the New Year with fresh ideas, and combat swollen heads with swelling hearts.
Heavenly Peace
Christmas Eve Concert and Candlelight Service Choir concert at 5:00 p.m. Service at 5:30 p.m. “Heavenly Peace” One of the most cherished Christmas hymns, “Silent Night,” turns 200 this year. For some, the line, “Sleep in heavenly peace,” is the most moving and relevant to their personal lives and to the state of the planet. … Continued
What’s Wrong With Doing Good?
The holidays are a time of charity and doing good, but this talk will ask us to consider the limits of charity and other forms of social do-gooding. It will also raise the possibility of alternatives that can address the core problems that charitable giving seeks to solve.