Many of us long to belong – some greater philosophers and mystics say it is a core part of our how we are wired as human beings, to yearn for connection and belonging. Yet many of us feel like we don’t belong, sometimes in many places in our lives. We’ll explore what it means to … Continue reading Building Belonging
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 Communion: Coming Together
It is easy to say we embrace difference, as we Unitarian Universalists often do, and it’s harder sometimes to put that into practice, especially when our differences make us feel uncomfortable. We’ll explore what it looks like to make space for difference this Sunday, and why it’s such an important spiritual practice. It’s also our … Continue reading Making Space for Difference – Flower Communion
We tend to think of the spiritual journey as more of a solitary one in Unitarian Universalism, wondering: “What do I think?,” “What do I believe?”. Indeed, the level of individual choice we offer in Unitarian Universalism is uncommon in a religious tradition. What if we need more though? What if the perspectives and thoughts … Continue reading Who Packs Your Parachute?
In our culture we tend to think of creativity as something “for artistic types,” and when people display creativity and imagination, they are sometimes mocked or made fun of. What if creativity were for all of us? What if, in fact, practicing creativity was an essential spiritual practice? Join us as we explore what it … Continue reading Cultivating Creativity
This Easter Sunday we will be exploring the Easter Story and looking at how we respond to the surprising and the unexpected in our lives, especially those surprises that are challenging or difficult. Do we push back? Ignore them? Embrace them? Join us as we explore these questions and more. And don’t forget the Easter … Continue reading Easter Sunday: Embracing the Unexpected
On Sunday, March 9th, we explored how important it is to claim our joy in the face of the challenging circumstances in our country right now – joy is so often the antidote to despair, and is necessary for us to find renewal and restoration. This morning, we take the next step and explore how … Continue reading Opening to Joy
Despite some concern cultural stereotypes that history is about facts and dates, history is very much about the stories we tell about what happened. And who tells those stories, and what facts are included, very much shape our understandings of the past. This Sunday, as we prepare to look at WUS’s history through the lens … Continue reading Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?
We sometimes celebrate the power of saying “yes” – people write books and blogs about their experiences of trying to say “yes” as much as possible to everything. The power of “no” is less celebrated and yet equally important. The ability to say “no,” keep out the unwanted, and set boundaries, is actually fundamental to … Continue reading No, That’s Not Okay
Finding Joy in the Face of Darkness. There are a lot of bad things happening in our country right now, which is causing many of us a significant amount of anxiety and distress. We are still working out the best strategies for resistance – in the meantime, how do we stay resilient and keep our … Continue reading Resilience in Practice:
