Inspired by a Kind Spirit
There is nothing more generous than a person who chooses kindness in response to unkindness. Using kindness to grow justice.
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Transforming People who Transform the World
I have for many years suspected that the real reason our churches exist is to transform people who transform the world. What do we want to transform ourselves into and what do we want our world to become?
Radical Generosity
The challenge of becoming a reservoir of generosity that promises love and liberation for our most marginalized communities. Where do we start?
What Justice Looks Like
We want to be peacemakers and we want to work for justice, not only in our own communities, but in ever expanding circles. Often, however, it is hard to know what specific task to which we are called and how we are supposed to create change. Abigail, an overlooked figure from the Hebrew Bible, helps … Continue reading What Justice Looks Like
Hey God, Get Your Own Cat
Learning to care for one another through the many causes of grief.
What They Dreamed be Ours to Do
We sing #358 “Rank by Rank” mostly at ordinations and installations to remind ourselves of our religious ancestors. We are reminded that we are held accountable by the cloud of witnesses that have gone on before us. It is good to be reminded of the dreams of our ancestors. It is good to be reminded, … Continue reading What They Dreamed be Ours to Do
The Secret Six
Six men followed their principles and an unorthodox leader—and changed America forever.
Paganism and UUism
Member Joel Bailey will discuss post-modern paganism and mid 2020s UUism.
Mystery: Always on the Move
Continual change is a constant in our lives, and yet, we often are surprised to discover that what we want to be the same, never is. The Hindu story of Ganesha and the New Testament story of Jesus on the road to Emmaus invite us to consider how we can be open to change as … Continue reading Mystery: Always on the Move
Breaking the Heart Open— a Move to Spiritual Wholeness
The 8th principle calls Unitarian Universalists on a journey toward spiritual wholeness through accountable, anti-racist and anti-oppressive action. Ethicist Walter Earl Fluker characterizes spirituality as an action and further states, “In its active, dynamic expression, spirituality is life-generating and disfiguring.” This type of dynamic spirituality challenges us to be vulnerable and to hold the heart … Continue reading Breaking the Heart Open— a Move to Spiritual Wholeness