Topic: Connection

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

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…

The Power of Touch

In a world increasingly dominated by technology and digital communication, the profound impact of human touch often gets overlooked. Yet the importance of physical connection remains a fundamental aspect of human experience. It is more than just a simple sensation, it has deeply rooted biological significance. As we continue to navigate a world increasingly reliant … Continue reading The Power of Touch

Troubling the Waters

In this moment in the history of the world and of the church, we are being asked to examine how the way we do things is pushing back against a dominant culture of scarcity and oppression or simply replicating that culture in our communities of faith. For this reason we must ask whether our community … Continue reading Troubling the Waters