For Unitarian Universalists, resistance to injustice, hatred, and oppression is an important part of our spiritual lives. Today we’ll hear from two congregation members about their justice work as a spiritual practice. Worship Associate Kirsten Johnson, Special Music from Rachel Avery and Eva Wingren Share the Plate – click to donate After the Service: Board … Continue reading This I Believe: Resistance as a Spiritual Practice
Like any other practice, we have to build our capacity to engage in resistance in ways that are both successful and sustainable. This morning, we’ll explore some of the ways we can build up our resistance muscles, and what we can learn from communities for whom resistance has been a way of life. [Image modernheartandvascular.com] … Continue reading The Heart is a Muscle
The “Wicked” movies are, in part, about how empire and facism try to create a narrative about what is “good” and what is “wicked.” This morning, we’ll explore what UU values, and UU theologies, might have to say in response. And we’ll start to explore practices of resistance to that narrative. [Free image from goodfon.com] … Continue reading Wicked
We often think of the start of a new year as a time for renewal or re-invention. This morning, we’ll explore using our values to help us determine how to clear out the old and make room for the new. This is our annual Fire Communion service, in which we seal our intentions in the … Continue reading The Burning Bowl
Click here for the YouTube recording of this service This service will be at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg at 10:00 am. This is our third year joining together as the three Madison UU congregations. These times call us to reflect on the role of our shared community in response to authoritarianism. This morning, we’ll … Continue reading Resilience & Resistance in Community
Rev. Kerri Parker was not be able to join us today as scheduled, so the land acknowledgment-focused service and workshop will be held at a later date. Rev. Gayle Tucker joined us instead. Her reflection is based on Isaiah, chapter 65, verses 17-25, New Revised Standard Updated Edition. Rev. Tucker is an ordained pastor and … Continue reading Participating in Paradox
Many people believe it’s time to shift our strategies in the face of climate change, from prevention to compassionate, clear-eyed, vibrant, intentional adaptation. On this Earth Day, we’ll explore some of the lessons in resistance we see in nature, and we’ll ritualize our grief and our hope for the world. And our own David Lauth … Continue reading Undaunted
As UUs, we are a justice centered people. Our faith calls us to work toward creating the beloved community here and now, but that can feel overwhelming in face of all the injustices of our current world. In order to stay in this work for the long haul, we have to be able to practice … Continue reading Saying Yes and Saying No
Spring is a time of awakening, and of celebrating our ability to do so. This Easter morning, we’ll explore the many awakenings happening within, between, and around us. Share the Plate [Sorry – no recording this week due to technical difficulties] Order of Service This Week’s Newsletter
What do napping, mindfulness, compassion, community-building, and speaking our truths have in common? This month, as we begin to journey the path of resistance, we’ll explore some of the many forms that path might take. Share the Plate Order of Service This Week’s Newsletter Notes for Further Exploration Rev. Karen shared wisdom and inspiration from … Continue reading The Paths of Resistance
