With some notable exceptions, Light appears time and again throughout the scriptures of world religions. Ancient and modern, an expansive religious symbol, a literal force of nature in its own right, light, fire, and warmth remain obviously critical to the continuation of life as we know it. Is it any small wonder they would receive … Continue reading The Generous Light: World Religions & Theologies of Radiance (Video)
How do we work together for peace and justice when there are sometimes loud voices that are racist, anti-immigrant, anti-poor, and bigoted? Andrew Bolton is British, who married Jewell, an American. They met first in South Wales. They have lived and worked in both their countries as well as Japan. Andrew has taught World Religions … Continue reading The Sermon on the Mount
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religious tradition that was formed from the consolidation of two religions: Unitarianism and Universalism. In America, the Universalist Church of America was founded in 1793, and the American Unitarian Association in 1825. After consolidating in 1961, these faiths became the new religion of Unitarian Universalism through the Unitarian Universalist Association … Continue reading The Living Tradition: We Would Be One (Video)
We all have expectations, whether great or not—about our lives, our commitments to the world, who we are as people. Some are great, some are not. And, at the same time, we will also find our expectations thwarted. How do we live in the world of expectations, especially those that never come true?
It’s no secret that we are animals. One look at your dog or cat and you’ll find common features. Eyes, ears, legs, fur (yes your hair is technically fur), but how often do we consider the consequences of our own animal-ness? Today, let us look deep into the heritage of our being, tracing as far … Continue reading Heritage: Your Animal Heart (Video)
This week marks Banned Books Week, a time when we are called to consider the legacy of book banning throughout history and to take some time with these forbidden texts. We Unitarian Universalists have long been an academic folk; people who appreciate the learning for its own sake. This Sunday, let us live into that … Continue reading A Heritage of Learning : Book Communion (Video)
As we round out this month of many celebrations, let us turn to the Jewish tradition of Yom Kippur; the day of Atonement marking the end of the Days of Awe in the Jewish calendar. While we do not all hold one common idea on how our actions impact any here-afters we may experience, our … Continue reading Welcoming Forgiveness: Yom Kippur (Video)
The Wheel turns and the time of balance returns. Whether we name the day Mabon, Alban Elfed, Harvest Home, or the Autumn Equinox, we mark the balance of day and night before the darkness overtakes the light, lifting up the final harvest of the year after the summer sun has ripened the fruit of fields and … Continue reading Welcoming the Turning: Mabon (Video)
Join us this Sunday for our annual homecoming ritual of Water Communion. As friends return, school restarts, and the earth prepares for the coming of Autumn, let us mingle our stories, our gifts, and the waters we bring as offerings. All participants are invited to bring some water to pour into the altar basin; a … Continue reading Water Communion (Video)
