Many of the pleasures in life require just a little work to get to – but oh, they’re so worth it! This morning, we’ll explore some aspects of the experience of pleasure. And we’ll participate in a ritual of release for our Director of Family … read more.
Independence Day, in the US, is a celebration of our nation’s declaration that we rule ourselves. Interdependence is one of the seven core values of Unitarian Universalism. This morning, we’ll explore the tensions between our understandings of ourselves as separate beings as inextricably linked together … read more.
Pride is a protest AND a party. This morning’s multigenerational fair style service will offer readings, music, activities, and a dance party, honoring the queer ancestors who have been part of creating freedom for LGBTQ+ people, and celebrating Pride!
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There are two ways (at least!) to frame freedom: “freedom from” restrictions on our actions, and “freedom to” behave in ways we wish to. These can be in tension with each other; promoting “freedom from” for some is sometimes accused of infringing on the “freedom … read more.
Diversity brings beauty and resilience to both natural and human communities, and our annual Flower Communion service is a celebration of that diversity. This morning, we’ll honor the beauty and resilience that comes from diversity – in flowers and in humans – and we’ll celebrate … read more.
Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition, which means it changes as we learn and experience new things. And yet, there are threads – constants – that can be traced through our history. This morning, we’ll explore the threads we each bring to this beloved congregation, … read more.
The Unitarians and Universalists consolidated, and formed the Unitarian Universalist Association, 64 years ago this month. Our founders imagined that these two faith traditions rooted in heresy might complement each other as a new whole was created – and since then, there are ways that … read more.
Today is Star Wars Day – the unofficial celebration of the galaxy that has fired many of our imaginations. And our Pagan siblings just marked Beltane, or May Day – the time to plant the gardens of our future, because we know that the seeds … read more.
This week brings holy days that invite reflections on rebirth and resurrection. Our Christian siblings celebrate Jesus’ rising from the dead today, life is emerging with the coming of Spring, and Earth Day is close. This morning, we’ll explore some of the ways we can … read more.
Joy comes in many varieties, and can have many sources – beauty, pleasure, nature, memory, each other… This morning we’ll explore ways we can discover, create, nurture, and share joy, through intentional acts or unexpected moments or anything in between. [Free image from Pixabay]
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