Topic: Change

Decolonizing Thanks Giving – a Virtual Worship Service

Unitarian Universalism’s history, during the Civil War era, is directly connected to the creation of the mythos supporting the US Thanksgiving holiday and the historically inaccurate and harmful colonial narrative of “Pilgrims and the Indians,” and the pageant traditions that perpetuate these harms.  In recent years, UUs have made a commitment to reconsider the cultural … Continue reading Decolonizing Thanks Giving – a Virtual Worship Service

When I Change, the World Changes

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Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism have organized to add an 8th Principle to the existing seven: “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves … Continue reading When I Change, the World Changes

Bend or Break?

Many stories tell us how, when the winds of change blow, it’s better to be like the supple willow than the unmoving oak.  This morning, we’ll explore the relationship between flexibility and change, and how we might move with the times. All are welcome in worship, whether you’ve registered or not.  Your registration ahead of … Continue reading Bend or Break?

Our Future’s Past

November 6 The Sunday before Election Day is a good time to invite the wisdom of our ancestors, and to be mindful of the generations that will follow us.  This morning, we’ll share in a ritual of remembrance for the authors of our history, and we’ll explore how the things we do today create the … Continue reading Our Future’s Past