Sovereignty
We welcome back John deVille as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Topic: Values
Free Press, Free People
Rev. Marti Keller will join us to celebrate freedom of expression through freedom of the press. She will share her personal history as a member of the press, a look at the threats we face today, and what the UUA and UUs might do in light of this. May 3rd is the United Nations World … Continue reading Free Press, Free People
Choosing Hope
Join in an exploration of how we stay grounded in our values and centered in love during these turbulent times.
How Should We Think About Moral Issues in History?
As we are in the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the beginnings of the American Revolution, we are called to pause about some of the morally questionable behaviors of the Founders, especially when it comes to issues of slavery and the dispossession of Native American lands. What are constructive ways to reflect … Continue reading How Should We Think About Moral Issues in History?
Living in Immoral Times
We welcome back to our pulpit Rev. Claudia Jiménez reflecting on strategies for living faithfully and joyfully into our values and commitments during these immoral times. Guest pianist: Steve Lapointe
Carrying Love and Learning
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
Playing With The Italians
Join us as we honor Memorial Day with an award-winning sermon by Dr. Edward Frost. We were very fortunate to have him with us for several years after he retired from the UU Congregation of Atlanta. In this video of “Playing with the Italians,” Edward Frost shares about a workshop in which participants were asked to reflect … Continue reading Playing With The Italians
Piano Player
Join us for our Labor Day serivce. “Player Piano”, Kurt Vonnegut’s 1952 novel, uses vividly imagined scenarios to portray the impact of automation on workers. What can we learn from “Player Piano” and past history as we consider the increasingly-deployed automation in today’s workplaces? Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) was a Unitarian.
Applying Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins to the Public School Classroom
As we return to a new school year, John deVille joins us to explore Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins as applied to the public school classroom: Wealth without work / Pleasure without conscience / Knowledge without character / Commerce without morality / Science without humanity / Religion without sacrifice / Politics without principle.
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