As a result of videotaping and sports instant replays, we know that eyewitnesses report only their experience of an event, an experience often quite different from others who were there as well. What we see and hear, and how we frame it are shaped by all we bring to the encounter. In these times of … Continue reading Sometimes They Aren’t the Enemy
In the face of political, economic and environmental crises, speaking of hope can feel futile and even naive. Still, in the darkest hours of our human history, thinkers like Viktor Frankl have reminded us that our resilience is founded upon our hope. The ideal that they espouse, however, is not mere wishful thinking, but instead … Continue reading Hope as a Form of Resilience
We are living through difficult times, times that call us on to be resilient. Reslience can and often does come from within – and we need not try to be resilient alone. Resilience also can and often does come from others, whether it be friends, inspirational writings, sacred texts, music, or otherwise. Join us this … Continue reading Resources for Resilience: Inspirational Readings & Sacred Texts
There are a lot of bad things happening in our country right now. It’s a scary time to be a citizen of the United States. The rule of law is not being followed – foreign leaders are being captured and deposed, citizens are being killed by the government on the flimsiest of pretexts and being … Continue reading It Is Time To Be Bold
Resistance usually sounds and feels like an active thing, and so the idea that “rest is resistance,” popularized by Tricia Hersey, typically feels counter-intuitive to us. During this time of year where many animals hibernate and intentionally slow down, we will explore this Sunday what it might mean to engage in “intentional dormancy” as a … Continue reading Intentional Dormancy
At the beginning of each year, we invite three members of the WUS community, representing three generations, to reflect on the poet Mary Oliver’s compelling question “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Come hear how Giorgio Cantoni, Victoria Ippolito, and Woody Wood respond and consider how you … Continue reading Our Wild and Precious Life
The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa are significant because the remind people to value their history, culture and community. Celebrating history, culture and community is also foundational to Unitarian Universalism. If these core values are common to this holiday and our faith why is it we don’t know more or talk more about these principles? – … Continue reading Kwanzaa’s 7 Principles
Our traditional Christmas Eve service is a more contemplative service reflecting on the themes of the season, filled with music, candlelight and carols, including the perennial favorite Silent Night. Click here for: Sunday Worship Livestream Click here for: Order of Service
Join us for our family friendly Christmas Eve service. The service at 4 pm is especially geared toward families with younger children. All kids have a (noisy) part to play in the Christmas story and there’s lots of singing and marching about. It’s not to be missed if you have little ones who have trouble … Continue reading Christmas Eve – Family Service 4pm
Join us this Sunday for an all-ages service that never disappoints – our annual Paper Bag Pageant! It’s a raucous good time at the nativity in this fun, no-rehearsal Christmas pageant that includes everyone – babies, elders, and everyone in between. Costumes are provided, but feel free to come dressed in your favorite costume – … Continue reading Paper Bag Pageant
