Author Anne Lammott has written “Gratitude begins in our hearts and then dovetails into behavior. It almost always makes you willing to be of service, which is where the joy resides.” Our Service on November 22 will be an all-ages celebration of the connections between our thankfulness and our generosity and giving to others, and … Continue reading Thanks and Giving
There are times in our lives when we must be focused on healing our bodies from injury or illness, adapting to aging or handling emotional challenges or pain. “Getting better” physically is a process, which can be smooth or rough. Along the way, there may be stops and starts, or even steps backwards before progress … Continue reading Healing Our Hearts, Healing Our World
Living into our calling to create a world where love and justice create true belonging for all people is a never-ending process which asks us to resist thinking that singular moments or events can define or defeat us. Rev. Bruce and Rus will explore how the work of building connections and making justice is a … Continue reading Don’t’ Stop Believing
Each Autumn, we celebrate the holy days of Samhain, Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Our Christian neighbors and friends observe All Saints Day and All Souls Day during this time of the year. Who are the “saints” of Unitarian Universalism? In what ways do those who came before us inspire our lives today? How … Continue reading All Saints and All Souls
We often think of spirituality as involving solemn, quiet and reverent practices. But if “everything is holy now” (as singer Peter Mayer tells us), then there are infinite ways to connect with what is sacred and each day offers us new opportunities to experience our faith. We’ll talk about how Spirit can be found in our … Continue reading Snow White and the Seven Spiritual Perspectives
