In Unitarian Universalism, we often hear terms such as “Spiritual Growth,” but what exactly does spiritual growth mean? What is it to be spiritual? These are questions that can be difficult to answer for anyone, but that can be particularly difficult for folks that grew up unchurched, or those who left or were traumatized by their … Continue reading Spiritual Growth
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
