Emotionally surviving in today’s anxious world requires shifting focus from uncontrollable threats to actionable present choices and cultivating a growth mindset. By accepting uncertainty as normal, breaking large challenges into small steps, and practicing self-care, individuals can build resilience and discover opportunities within the unknown. What happens when we embrace the possibility that we can’t … Continue reading Planting the Seeds of Peace
Worship and our annual choral presentation to celebrate the Christmas season and winter holidays. With an emphasis on light, hope, and community we’ll sing a mix of traditional holiday carols, classical and contemporary arrangements, maybe a folk song, too. Come One, Come All! You don’t want to miss this special music service.
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.
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
Sunday, May 18, the choir will presenting the Sunday Worship Service with a performance of “Lazarus, the Musical.” This musical is about the biblical story of Dives, the rich man, and Lazarus, the poor who survives on the crumbs from the rich man’s table. The service is about raising awareness of hunger, homelessness, poverty, and … Continue reading Lazarus, the Musical
The world has lost its way. It is so clear to see chaos, hate, and greed growing rapidly, while fear among marginalized populations rises to critical levels. Can we really protect others and transform lives with just our love?
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
Unitarian Universalism is a living, evolving tradition. We revisit our core ideals and wonder if the ways we articulate them remain active and relevant. And we adapt to the changing world: we build on the foundation of the past, while letting go of what no longer serves us. Over the past four years, the Article … Continue reading Our Living Tradition
Oscar Wilde wrote, “Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. We can only record its moods, and chronicle their return.” How to remain hopeful when we find ourselves overwhelmed by the weight of suffering in the world.
