Our January theme invites us to imagine together – possibilities, new ideas, different ways of understanding. Check-in question: Albert Einstein said “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” What do you think?
Where are you from? Where do you belong? Who belongs? Martin Alvarado talks about growing up in two cultures, with family members on both sides of the immigration divide, and experiencing second-hand whiteness while growing up in Mexico City and living as an adult in Madison. Martin Alvarado works as a community engagement librarian at … Continue reading A Life in Two Countries
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, and the thread of our collective imagination. Our annual congregational … Continue reading The Thread
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 we’ve broken and ways that we’ve healed. This morning, we’ll … Continue reading Imagining Ourselves Whole
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 that sprout in the dark will emerge into the light. … Continue reading May the Fourth Be With You
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting JRUUC member Amanda Werhane will share her thoughts on imagination as a ‘fierce unrest’ offering hope for change. Share the Plate
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting “MLK Ecumenical Service” organized by Madison’s King Coalition We’ll begin with some social time for Reebers at 10:30 and then watch the MLK service together starting at 11:00. This service engages members from the broader Madison community. It includes people from diverse religious traditions, socioeconomic statuses, … Continue reading MLK Ecumenical Service (10:30 Start)
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting As we absorb this week’s direct assault on our democracy, we need each other more than ever. This morning, we’ll reflect on the values that can help us continue to imagine – or remember – a world of peace, equity, and compassion. Share the Plate
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting This first Sunday of the New Year, we usually gather in multigenerational community for our Fire Communion service, in which we seal our intentions in the ritual of the burning bowl. This year, we’ll need to imagine a communal bowl of fire – but we’ll … Continue reading Of Flames, Ashes, and Rising
