Seeking First to Understand”- Stephen Russell, Faith Builders History Instructor “Seeking to Grow”- Collin Miller, Faith Builders 2nd Year Student After hearing from guests from Faithbuilders, Jane Ellen will speak about how Unitarian Universalists relate to other religions. LISTEN:
We explore what it means to live into our covenant “to be a loving, joyful community that nurtures spiritual growth and promotes compassion, social responsibility, and service in an atmosphere of mutual trust. LISTEN:
Many cultures and religions observe this time of year as a “thin place,” when this world and the spirit world draw close, and the veil between them is “thin.” By looking at customs related to Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Saints Day, we will explore ways to experience these thin places. The service … Continued
When the underlying compatibility of things appears to be incompatible, we must be willing to engage in the work of reconciliation. This is the main thrust of community-building, and it is not something that can be left to so-called experts; this is work we are all called to do. LISTEN:
Today we’ll celebrate the end of our Pledge Drive with a service filled with music from some of our favorite guest musicians. Even in times of social division, environmental stress, and political uncertainty, music can still help us open our hearts and experience the beauty that is so much a part of our world. Join … Continued
This Sunday we kick off our annual Pledge Drive. It will be your chance to join in the long line of people, stretching back almost 200 years, who have contributed to keeping the fires burning, the hearts connecting, and the music playing. But no worries – we’ll only spend some of the time asking you … Continued
While the Religious Right is a visible force in electoral politics, progressive religions provide equal motivation for voting. In the historical tradition of election sermons, this homily will take a non-partisan look at how UU principles can guide us in this election season. LISTEN:
If you want to understand what getting old feels like, who better to talk about it than the two most geriatrically qualified members of our congregation – a female octogenarian and a male nonagenarian? We’ll present the good, the bad and the ugly, but not necessarily in that order.
Conversation about how we can be with ourselves and others in this Presidential Election year.
Our new Community Care Minister, Jane Ellen Nickell, describes herself as a universalist Christian with serious Pagan leanings who resonates with Jewish worship and Buddhist practice. In this service, she will share how music, dance, and encounters with other religions, especially through interfaith campus ministry, shaped her own spiritual path and why Unitarian Universalism is … Continued
