The Fifth Source of Unitarian Universalism is “Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.” Along with celebrating the nurturing spirit among us on Mother’s Day, this service explores spirituality grounded in a belief in human beings, … Continue reading Reason and Reverence – The Fifth Source
To Create from Our Hearts [PDF] “To Create from Our Hearts” May 6, 2018 The Rev. Janet Parsons What a joy it is to be back here among you today! The last time I participated in a service here in this sanctuary it was for Reverend Heather’s installation. I am full of warm and … Continue reading To Create From Our Hearts
April 29, 2018 The Rev. Heather Janules “You are God’s beloved dust, and to dust you shall return.” At a recent clergy retreat, my colleague, Robin Bartlett, shared her experience of leading the Ash Wednesday ritual in her congregation, First Parish Sterling, a federated church affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church … Continue reading To Live in the Layers: The Spirituality of Aging
Reading – “Standing in a Doorway” By Molly Brewer, Intern Minister of the First Universalist Church of Auburn, Maine and seminarian at Meadville Lombard Theological School What do Unitarian Universalists talk about, when we talk about being Pagan? As someone who holds both of these spiritual identities in balance—and sometimes in tension—I wonder about this … Continue reading Honest Pagans: The Sixth Source
Stories of Hope “Stories of Hope” April 15, 2018 Laura Wagner, UU Mass Action Executive Director Let us begin by summoning the spirit of our ancestors. This is an important exercise because we humans tend to have a very short memory. We forget the struggles that came before us and the lessons learned. … Continue reading Stories of Hope
MeToo and the Radical Notion Food for Thought Carol Cashion How common is the experience of sexual harassment? Here is some Food for Thought, the results of a new online survey launched in January by the nonprofit, Stop Street Harassment. 81% of women and 43% of men have experienced some form of sexual harassment during … Continue reading #MeToo and the Radical Notion
Leadership as a Spiritual Practice “’Doing Right Things’: Leadership as a Spiritual Practice” March 4, 2018 The Rev. Heather Janules This morning, Rebecca told us a story about a boy named Bobby. I want to tell you a story about my friend Zach. Zach and I met when we were both teenagers. Over time, … Continue reading “Doing Right Things”: Leadership as a Spiritual Practice
Words Works and Worship– The Third Source “Words, Works and Worship: The Third Source” February 18, 2018 The Rev. Heather Janules One of the great joys of being a Unitarian Universalist minister is the freedom to draw from many sources for insight, for wisdom, for encouragement in our spiritual lives. In this democracy … Continue reading Words, Works and Worship: The Third Source
The Light The Warmth The Fire – Feb 11th, 2018 February 11, 2018 The Rev. Heather Janules Buenas Dias, mi amigos! I bring greetings from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the congregation where I served as worship leader for the past two Sundays, the place where – in between … Continue reading The Light, The Warmth, The Fire
Their Souls Would Not Be Satisfied Reading: An address by “King Janos Sigismund” My new friend, Madame Preston, was going to tell you about this famous painting that is also printed in what you call the “order of service.” It depicts the Edict that I apparently made 450 years ago and includes many of my … Continue reading Their Souls Would Not Be Satisfied: Torda 450
