UUCC member David Senecal has been reading about Stoicism, a school of thought that flourished in ancient Greek and Rome, and has been struck by the similarities between its ethical framework and Unitarian Universalist theology. Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us. If you prefer, you can also join us via Zoom (Meeting ID: 926 5154 … Continue reading Reflections on Stoicism
When one strand of the web is broken, the entire web is prone to collapse. When we in UU spaces speak of our 7th principle, belief in the interdependent web of all existence, we are not merely speaking in metaphors. Our existences are intricately woven with all life. When violence, oppression, and marginalization occur elsewhere … Continue reading Adaptive Ministry
At this multigenerational service, we will celebrate Water Communion and take time to reflect on the sacredness of life and how our Unitarian Universalist faith calls on us to be of service to it. Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us in person. If you prefer, you can also join us via Zoom (Meeting … Continue reading Water Communion
Our beliefs really matter. If our beliefs are rooted in traditions or texts that ignore or deny rational thought or scientific fact, they can lead us into making bad decisions that can affect everyone and everything. Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us. If you prefer, you can also join us via Zoom (Meeting … Continue reading Bad Theology Makes For Bad Ecology
Miriam, our Director of Religious Education, will share what she learned at General Assembly about the work of the Article II Study Commission and their mission to propose revisions to our principles and purposes and how it might impact our congregation as we seek to accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our … Continue reading Principles and Purposes
One of the most powerful drivers of human behavior is the need to belong. People will go to great lengths and sacrifice much to remain in social groups. How important is it to you to belong? Please read through our Covid-19 Gathering Guidelines before joining us in person. If you prefer, you can also join us via … Continue reading Belonging
In 1997, before the kids in our youth group were even born, the UU General Assembly voted to commit to intentionally becoming an anti-racist, anti-oppression, multicultural institution. For a while after this vote, there was some good progress, but then we got distracted and progress stalled. This led some UUs to believe that we need to … Continue reading Now is the Time
In the United States, immigration can be a heated and divisive topic of debate often focused on the narrowlens of its effect on us, our jobs, our economy, and our security ignoring the other side of the equation. Immigration can also be looked at as a moral issue that is directly connected to the lack … Continue reading Sojourner in a Foreign Land
Jesus preached that wealth was a spiritual stumbling block. But what does that mean exactly? Is wealth always immoral and corrupting? Is poverty a virtue? What does all this mean for us? In-person services have been suspended temporarily. Please join us via Zoom (Meeting ID: 926 5154 8494 Passcode: 286763) or on Facebook on Sundays at 10:00 … Continue reading Through the Eye of a Needle
On this first Sunday of the New Year, Rev. Gy will guide us through the spiritual practice of writing a letter to our future selves. Letter writing is a deeply reflective action that, when done with mindfulness, can bring profound results. Whether you’re hoping to achieve specific goals, following up on gratitude intentions, or giving yourself words … Continue reading Letter to Self
