Principle #1: Inherent Worth and Dignity
In this world climate, this can feel like a tall order. What are ways we might find within ourselves to try to live by this principle?
Speaker: Thomas Christopher
What a Curious People (Memorial Day)
There is a rise in the number of the SBNRs, Spiritual But Not Religious. What are they about? How do UUs fit with them? Are we spiritual? Does our general curiosity get in the way of spirituality? For that matter, what is spirituality?
“Reflection”, … read more.
A Unitarian Universalist Easter
“Imitatio Christi”, Thomas Christopher:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Opening-20190421.mp3
“Like Barley Bending” by Sara Teasdale
“Remembering Jesus”, Thomas Christopher:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Reflection-20190421-1.mp3
“A Unitarian Universalist Easter”, AJ van Tine:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sermon-20180421.mp3
Journey: Let Your Life Speak
Life is a journey. In your journey of life, what landmarks do you see — what peaks and valleys, deserts and oceans? Taking a step back, how can our lives inform us about the journey ahead?
“The Great Metaphor,” Thomas Christopher
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Reflection-20190324.mp3
“Let Your Life Speak”, … read more.
The Mystery Doorways
We talk about having our Sunday services providing opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, and what it says about our attempts.
The Mystery Doorways
We talk about having our Sunday services provide opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, … read more.
Memory Loss: Living, Learning and Letting Go
“Alzheimer’s disease has been described as “the great unlearning.” In a society that so greatly values the intellect and the collection of memories, cognitive degeneration can feel like a devastating diminishment. But like all challenges, there are spiritual lessons among the fragments of loss. Today we explore the tender terrain of how memory loss impacts individuals and the ones who love them.
Driving Toward Vastness
As Unitarian Universalists, we are on a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, and as part of this search we attempt to experience that mystery which renews our spirit and opens us to life. Is there room in our responsible search for this … read more.
Is This World Enough?
Is This World Enough? Thomas Christopher, leader, Scott Youmans, service associate. Humanism denies the existence of a supernatural realm. Humanists get asked: “Why would you be moral? How can you face death? How can you live without hope for something more? And what about God? How can this be a religious position?” These are good questions. How do we affirm that this life in this world is enough?
Rhythm and Dynamic Balance (Sunday of Daylight Savings Time)
We dance it together. We will explore dance as a metaphor for a balanced life. Led by Christiane Olivo and Thomas Christopher.
“Balancing Past and Future”, Christiane Olivo:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Reflection1-20180311.mp3
“Life is a Dance”, Thomas Christopher:
http://www.bvuuf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Reflection2-20180311.mp3