The apple has a long and rich history in American culture and tradition, from Johnny Appleseed to apple pie on Thanksgiving to the moniker of one of our biggest technology companies. Join us this Sunday as we reflect on the nature of the apple, and the spiritual implications of its place in our cultural heritage. … Continue reading Apple of My Eye
As Indigenous People’s Day comes upon us on Monday, we pause this week to reflect on the many ways governments and nations abuse power. There are so many horrific abuses of power in the past, including what white Europeans did to the native people’s of this country. And it’s not just historical – the Palestinian … Continue reading Abuse of Power
Paying attention is a common thing we need to do in our lives – to a teacher, to a conversation partner, to our children. What does it mean to pay attention in a spiritual sense? To look more deeply at what is going on around us, within us, and beyond us? Animals, and our pets … Continue reading Paying Attention – Animal Blessing (All Ages)
There is so much sound in our lives, so much noise. Often we generate it ourselves, in our homes. The old saying goes “silence is golden” – but have we lost track of the value of quiet and silence in our culture? Join us as we reflect on the power and spiritual importance of silence … Continue reading Silence Is Golden
What does it mean to actually take responsibility for ourselves? We generally in our indvidualistic culture support the ideas of self-determintion and self-resposniblity, and yet in practice, it can be easy to avoid taking responsibility – for ourselves, our feelings, and our actions. We see this challenge writ large in our country, our culture, and … Continue reading Beginning To Take Responsibility
It is our annual tradition to begin the program year with a ritual, Water Communion, a pooling of the waters symbolic of places we have been during the slow Summer season. Water Communion represents not only coming together after a time apart but coming together in a new way, renewed in our connections with one … Continue reading Water Us
Both Unitarianism and Universalism, as religious movements, have long histories, dating at least to the time of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. Likewise, forms of civil disobedience have been practiced for a long time (the Boston Tea Party is often cited as an early example, although not everyone agrees that was true civil disobedience). However, Unitarian Universalism, … Continue reading Unitarian Universalism and Civil Disobedience: An American Creed and an American Tradition
Reason and science, intuition and reverence—which shape your life and the life of your congregation most? This Sunday, we will explore the strengths and limitations of traditional religious humanism and consider whether we agree with William R. Murray’s view that “Humanistic Religious Naturalism” is the religious humanism of the 21st century. Click here for: NEW … Continue reading Reason and Reverence: Foundations of a New Religious Humanism
Filk music is the folk music of Science Fiction fandom, broadly constructed. It’s a vibrant community of songwriters, composers, musicians and listeners creating new lyrics to popular songs, unique haunting melodies, and more. And in its themes, and even more in its community, it aligns strongly with UU values, with love at the center. Click … Continue reading Filk Music as an Expression of UU Values
Join us for our annual Summer Hymn Sing! Come ready to lift your voice in community and sing out your favorite hymns from our UU hymnals. Click here for: NEW LINK! Sunday Worship Livestream Click here for: Order of Service
