Much of Western religious tradition has been focused on a personal relationship with the Holy while much of Eastern faith is centered on the larger collective nature of reality. What happens when Ralph Waldo Emerson’s individual search for meaning collides with Buddha’s teaching of “no-self”? Rev. Bruce will reflect on the “ME” and the “WE” … Continue reading Emerson vs. Zen
You hear a lot of talk these days about the importance of authenticity and being honest with ourselves and others. It is vital that we not feel pressured to hide our true feelings or forced to pretend to be someone we are not. Yet, when life turns rough and things look dim, perhaps one way … Continue reading Fake It ‘Til You Make It
The infamous Lady Gaga sang “I beautiful in my way, ‘cause God makes no mistakes, I’m on the right track, baby, I was born this way.” As we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at All Peoples, Rev. Bruce will explore the theology behind this dance anthem and our UU declarations of inherent worth and dignity of … Continue reading Baby, I Was Born This Way!
As Unitarian Universalists, we are invited to be free thinkers and make up our own minds when it comes to finding meaning in diverse religious and spiritual ideas. We are encouraged to explore and seek out those practices that speak most authentically to our hearts and then share in them with others. We’ll talk about … Continue reading Knowing Ourselves
For countless people across cultures and histories, connecting with the forces of nature and the cycles of the seasons has been a primary source of spiritual inspiration. Bruce and Jordan will share ways that earth-centered traditions and practices offer an approach to religion that is firmly grounded in the realities around us and call us … Continue reading Are You a Pagan and Don’t Know It?
