Power and Pitfalls of Gratitude
We welcome back Rev. Dr. Kate Greysen. Gratitude is a powerful tool for our spiritual, emotional, and physical health. This talk will explore the benefits and challenges of a daily practice.
Topic: Spiritual Growth
When Angels Walked the Earth
Through spoken word reflections and song, Deidre McCalla leads us in an exploration of the many ways – large and small – in which we, as beloved community, make Way for each other in this imperfect earthly paradise.
Seeking Interdependent Heroism
Many spiritual wayfarers have found Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey a meaningful map for their lives. But what are the ways in which this 70-year-old paradigm may be sabotaging our quest for a post-patriarchal, post-colonial world of collaborative and interdependent heroism?
Get Happy! (at least occasionally).
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.
Marks of Meaning: The Sacred Stories Tattoos Tell
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.
Faith & Pride: Conversations at the Crossroads
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
When Religions Clean House
Every once in a while someone decides they need to fix a religion. Most UUs know about Thomas Jefferson’s shocking take on how to fix colonial Christianity in the late 1700s, But did you know a former King of Thailand made changes that shook up the local Buddhism in the 1800s? It gets sticky sometimes … Continue reading When Religions Clean House
New Year / New You with a Splash of Lunar Woo Woo
Flowing with the moon for peace, health, joy, and fun in all areas of our lives! t’s a new year! Let’s try something ancient… Kallie will share a simple and powerful tool that has helped her to improve the quality of her life – living in synch with the rhythms of the moon.
Willingness to Witness
How do we choose which doors to open and be present for whatever is behind the door? Are we willing to witness whatever that is, whether it is a door to our own lives or a door to someone else’s life? Join us as we transition into our new year!
Transformation & Repair
One of the proposed Article II values is “Transformation”. We adapt to the changing world.We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.” This value informs our commitment and work for collective liberation: co-creating together a transformed society where all … Continue reading Transformation & Repair