The famous statement, “the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice” – borrowed by Dr. King from Unitarian minister Theodore Parker — implies that justice and equity and understanding evolve, usually more slowly than we would like. Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin not only knew this, but were born on … Continue reading The Evolution of Equity: Lessons from Lincoln and Darwin
The beginning of February marks the celebration of Imbolc on the ancient Celtic calendar. Literature from as early as the tenth century indicates that the holiday was rooted in agricultural cycles, and marked the beginning of the growing season. Join us today for a quiet service featuring music, reflections, and meditations on awakening and rebirth.
As individuals, we have all given and received love in our lives. As we focus this month on “liberating love,” Ron Ahnen invites us to reflect on how we engage in the process (and often hard work) of building a new, emergent spirit of communal love.
As individuals, we have all given and received love in our lives. As we focus this month on “liberating love,” Ron Ahnen invites us to reflect on how we engage in the process (and often hard work) of building a new, emergent spirit of communal love.
UUP member Amelia Richardson will reflect on her experience at a Quaker college and the impact the Quaker practice of waiting worship had on her UU spirituality. Join us for her reflection and a short period of waiting worship in the manner of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Many people don’t realize how important religious liberals have been in overcoming structures of oppression. Rev. Dr. John Buehrens will tell a story for all ages about UUs supporting Dr. King in the Selma campaign for voting rights. Prof. Johnson will deal with lessons from the almost forgotten story of Bayard Rustin and Rev. John … Continue reading Organizing Against Oppression
Join us for two perspectives on our theme for January, “Liberating Love.” Rev. Dr. Bonnie Dlott and Zen priest Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey will each offer reflections on Liberating Love: what it feels like, what can free us to experience it, and how it can impact the world.
with Musician Gary Rossi and Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner As is the tradition at UU Petaluma, we will be gathering to reflect on the years just past and the one to come, and take time to write letters to ourselves to be delivered in a year. If you wrote a letter last year, you should … Continue reading Letters to Ourselves
with Worship Associate Nancy Blake; Cantor Rachel Walters Steiner and the Larking About Choir; and musicians Gary Rossi and the UUP Brass Trio (Theresa Fisher, Heidi Umber, and Bryan Williams) Please join us on Christmas Eve for a service featuring readings, Christmas carols, and a procession of candles. We will be collecting money for the … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candles & Carols
with David Dodd Join us for an Intergenerational Service featuring Christmas songs and the story of a brave camel who makes a long journey through the desert and the surprise he finds at the end. If you have Christmas cookies to share, please bring them!
