Speaker: Ashley Kennedy
Is It My Turn Yet? Letting Go of the Last Word
How often do we just listen? Listen without planning out our next comment, listen without mentally reviewing our to-do list, listen without arguing in our heads? Just listen. Come join us as we explore the quiet power of not talking.
The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities
We’ll explore the profound impact of the choices we make and how they shape our lives. Though we may all face regret about choices not made, we’ll draw on philosophical theories and scientific research to delve into the idea that every decision creates a branching path, leading to different outcomes. We’ll discuss various understandings of … Continue reading The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities
Journeying Together: Self-Discovery and Connection Through Travel
Join us as we explore the profound ways in which travel can lead to self-discovery and deepen our connections with one another. Fresh off their first mother/daughter cross-country trip, Ashley and Nora will discuss how encountering new places and cultures broaden our perspectives, reveal hidden interests and passions, and foster resilience and adaptability. We’ll highlight … Continue reading Journeying Together: Self-Discovery and Connection Through Travel
Mother Wisdom: Celebrating the Exchange of Advice and Wisdom in Motherhood
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, our “Mother Wisdom” service honors the rich tapestry of motherhood, reflecting on the dual roles of receiving and imparting wisdom that mothers, and maternal figures, navigate throughout their lives. Through stories, reflections, and communal sharing, we explore the depth and diversity of maternal wisdom.
Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World
The opening line of the Serenity Prayer – asking for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change – speaks directly to the notion of interdependence by acknowledging our intrinsic connection to the world around us, where many factors are beyond our individual control. At the same time, the prayer’s parallel call for a courage to … Continue reading Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World
Love Makes a Family
One answer to the question, “Who are Unitarian Universalists?” could be: “Atheists with children.” An oversimplification, of course, but Rev. Bonnie fit this description exactly when she first joined the UUs. This Sunday, we will be hearing about the ways her family was supported by a UU congregation twenty-five years ago, and considering how we … Continue reading Love Makes a Family
Love Makes a Family
One answer to the question, “Who are Unitarian Universalists?” could be: “Atheists with children.” An oversimplification, of course, but Rev. Bonnie fit this description exactly when she first joined the UUs. Today we will be hearing about the ways her family was supported by a UU congregation twenty-five years ago, and considering how we can … Continue reading Love Makes a Family
The Evolution of Equity: Lessons from Lincoln and Darwin
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
Welcoming Authentic Diversity: Beyond Cultural Fit
Ashley Kennedy Makdad, Worship LeaderNate Makdad, Worship Associate While it may seem comforting to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, this approach can unintentionally create echo chambers that limit our growth and understanding. Drawing inspiration from the historical example of Abraham Lincoln, who intentionally assembled a diverse cabinet with varying opinions, we’ll explore the power of … Continue reading Welcoming Authentic Diversity: Beyond Cultural Fit