People of faith embrace truth-telling that both recognizes the realities and facts of our world today, as well as its possibilities and opportunities for healing. Truth sets its bearers at odds with the current culture, which prefers the status quo of entertainment and avoidance. Truth disturbs and unsettles, but in the end it reveals, heals, … Continue reading To Tell the Truth
We often think of ourselves as the primary teachers in our roles as parents, adults, and leaders. However, wisdom does not flow in just one direction. Children remind us how to love unconditionally, how to remain curious, and how to be fully present. We will explore the simple truths children can teach us about being … Continue reading The Truths Children Carry… And What They Can Teach Us
Our UU Values are beautifully expressed in the music of our UU hymnals. Come enjoy this all-music service which will include lots of congregational singing as well as special musical presentations. Join in the singing of favorite hymns and treat your ears and hearts to some new music too. Allow the inspiration of music to delight and uplift … Continue reading A Musical Exploration of Our UU Values
The Preamble says “We the People of the United States, in order to … establish Justice” create our Constitution. But what do we mean when we speak of justice? Is “justice” the same in “with liberty and justice for all” as in “the criminal justice system”? The same in “bring the terrorists to justice” as … Continue reading What Do We Mean by Justice?
Our congregation is now in its fifth year of supporting the health and well-being of the Cofán. The Cofán are among the oldest surviving indigenous cultures in the Ecuadorian Amazon, and they protect a million acres of rainforest. A group from All Peoples visited Ecuador in March. Come hear about this trip – our most … Continue reading Save the Cofán, Save the Rainforest!
Technology has the potential to connect us all like never before. Yet the ever-growing presence of social media and smartphones has only fueled deeper societal divisions and caused an epidemic of isolation. We’ll explore our spiritual need for connection and how the theologies and practices of Religious Naturalism may offer us a path back towards … Continue reading The Worldwide Web of Life
