What Is Justice?
A brief review of the origins and complicated nature of Justice as we have managed to create it, manage it, and mangle it thus far.
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O Me! O Life! Why Belonging Matters
The need for belonging is universal. Belonging enables us to feel confident showing up as our authentic selves while empowering us to access our full range of skills, abilities and potential. We feel a sense of belonging when we feel connected to others, and when we feel that our presence and contributions are valued. And … Continue reading O Me! O Life! Why Belonging Matters
What Butterflies Can Teach US
A CUUPs Sacred Hearth service celebrating the autumnal equinox, the migration of monarch butterflies and what their journey can teach us about our own journeys in life.
Trans America
Transphobia, which is the fear, hatred, or prejudice directed toward transgender and gender non-conforming people, is deadly. Transphobia manifests in various forms across American society, including harmful legislation restricting rights and healthcare, discriminatory media portrayals, violence, and daily harassment such as misgendering and exclusion from public spaces. Transgender individuals face increased risks of violence, mental … Continue reading Trans America
UUism Continues to Evolve—Can you?
The current political climate and surrounding culture have prompted changes in the UUA, and we don’t know how things will be even next year, much less in the next decade. Will you be part of the process or do you want to keep things the way they are or have been?
A Common Story, a Common Project: The Wisdom of Community
In times of instability, community is the bond that sustains us. It is where we can tell our stories in safe, respectful places. It is where dreams become realities. It is where hope is birthed and transmitted to new generations.
Ingathering—Water Communion and T-Shirt Day!
It’s time for our water communion and T-shirt Day. Please wear a T-shirt supporting a cause near and dear to you. Water will be available, and when you add water to the All Peoples Church waters, tell us a few sentences about the cause you are lifting up. At the end of service, the water … Continue reading Ingathering—Water Communion and T-Shirt Day!
When Hope is Hard to Find
Rooted in Love
As we seek to become a community that is better and stronger together, we begin to understand the importance of living in circles, not rows, for spiritual, physical, and emotional growth, both personally and communally.
In Search Of…
Often we seek out existing communities that align with our faith traditions, values, interests and hobbies, or generation. Building community works differently and can involve starting special interest groups like book clubs, hiking groups, game nights, garden clubs, and other activities that bring people together around a shared interest. Let’s talk about how that can … Continue reading In Search Of…