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Love at the Center: Experimentation and Liberation
When we center love, we get to experiment and fail, while continuing to move forward. But what does this mean during liminal times? And how can such times actually free us and lead us to our own liberation? Led by Rev. Summer Albayati and Rev. Barbara Coeyman.
Gratitude in Deep Listening
“When someone deeply listens to you, it is like holding out a dented cup you have had since childhood and watching it fill up with cold fresh water.” Deep listening is nurturing for both a speaker and a listener. Deep, active listening creates gratitude in a community and invites curiosity over judgement. When someone deeply … Continue reading Gratitude in Deep Listening
Forgiveness, Mercy, Compassion
It’s hard to go through life without accumulating regrets. We all have made mistakes. Many of us carry around a little library of shame, regret, and guilt. And this is not a free little library, either; this one can be quite a costly burden. Yet we hold within us the power to let these burdens … Continue reading Forgiveness, Mercy, Compassion
Our Liberal Heritage of Shared Ministry
Shared ministry is the third “grounding” theme of this interim ministry that I want to reflect on with you. Even if UUs haven’t always labeled laity and professional staff working together as “Shared ministry,” our ancestors in liberal faith have practiced such collaboration for a long time. Seeing all that we do when we come … Continue reading Our Liberal Heritage of Shared Ministry
A Time of Turning
This is a season of turning, in the weather, in our spirits. The Jewish calendar recognizes turning during the ten days between Rosh Hashana (October 2) and Yom Kippur (October 11). This season of turning is a time for intentional forgiveness, reconciliation, and going forward. Direct conversation helps break down barriers that get in the … Continue reading A Time of Turning
Deeds, Not Creeds: Grounding Together in Covenant
The free faith of Unitarian Universalism is grounded not on common beliefs but on common covenants: our promises for creating compassionate, loving relationships with one another. The centuries-long history of covenants affirms their importance in today’s world, our connections so challenged by extreme partisanship, on-going warfare, and worldwide environmental threats. Today let’s examine the meaning, … Continue reading Deeds, Not Creeds: Grounding Together in Covenant
Fall Equinox: Celebrate Bounty!
Come celebrate the bounty from the harvest at the Fall Equinox, a time of balance and transition where summer ends and fall begins. This is a Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) service. Led by Kelly LoGiudice, Chris Rathweg and more. Zoom Service Recording
Grounding: Everyday Spirituality
The concept of “spirituality” is wide-ranging in meaning and practice. I experience spirituality as “connections” of several types, which are strengthened through regular spiritual practice. Unitarian Universalist minister Scott Alexander encourages “Everyday Spiritual Practice.” How might Rev. Alexander’s ideas enhance personal and congregational connections for you? “Spirituality” is the first of three grounding themes I … Continue reading Grounding: Everyday Spirituality
Merging of the Waters: Annual All Ages service
As we celebrate the start of a new fellowship year, on this “In-Gathering” Sunday we remember stories of invitation and belonging, in our personal lives and in this community of liberal faith: stories from our past, stories present today, and new stories of looking ahead. In the annual water ceremony as part of this In-Gathering, … Continue reading Merging of the Waters: Annual All Ages service