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As a new school year begins, we gather to celebrate the joy of learning and the love that sustains us on life’s journeys. In our annual Backpack Blessing, we honor students, teachers, and lifelong learners of all ages—sending them forth with encouragement, curiosity, and the support of their community. Together, we will reflect on how … Continue reading Carrying Love and Learning
Skye Cahoon, Outreach Director for Mainspring Conservation Trust, will speak on the intimate connection between native plants and native wildlife. This talk will feature local examples of Southern Appalachian wildlife, as well as action steps we can take towards a brighter environmental future.
Be contented (almost all the time). And, Yes, you will be sad sometimes too. A Guide to learning about Buddhism for folks who don’t necessarily want to be Buddhists.
Our bodies tell stories. They are archives of our journeys, our trials, our beliefs, and our joys. This Sunday, we reflect on a tradition as ancient as humanity—tattooing—not just as body art, but as a sacred text written on skin. National Tattoo Day is Thursday, July 17th.
In this service we will discuss the defining characteristics of both religious liberalism and political liberalism as well as the difference between the two historically and in our modern society.
This Sunday we present the first episode of ‘Inside the Sacred Chalice Studio,’ an intimateconversation about life, breath, and resilience with Morgan Henry who lives with cysticfibrosis.
We welcome back our friend Bill Groves. Bill’s talk first examines the history of how western religions historically have a surprisingly deep association with reincarnation within their mystical traditions. Specifically considered are Christianity and Islam. He will then discuss why he is personally compelled to believe in reincarnation and will share some of his own … Continue reading Considering Reincarnation
This Sunday, let us reflect on historic examples of social and religious movements, from our own faith and beyond, that have faced challenging set-backs and despite it all, grounded themselves in hope and found the courage to move forward.
What are we to do when one’s country seems to have gone off the rails? Priority number one is to keep perspective and a positive attitude, even while staying informed and engaged. Singer-songwriter and onetime journalist Rod MacDonald looks for the wisdom and humor in our situation, writing and singing to rise above the moment … Continue reading Surviving The Present Times
As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person—and that includes honoring the wholeness of LGBTQ lives. In this special Q&A-style service, we sit down with nationally recognized furniture industry leader Mitchell Gold, who is also a fervent advocate to end the immense harm to LGBTQ people, especially innocent, vulnerable teens, from … Continue reading Faith & Pride: Conversations at the Crossroads
