Shortly after coming to 2nd Unitarian, Rev. Juniper shared a reflection on the good news of the Velveteen Rabbit; a true story for all ages laden with deep ideas about the authentic life. What does it mean to be real? Join us this Sunday as Rev. Juniper reprises this reflection in light of all she … Continue reading On Becoming Real: The Velveteen Rabbit
Our mission at 2nd Unitarian calls us to be Authentic, Compassionate, and Transformative. This Summer, we will be exploring each of these themes throughout the months of June, July, and August, starting with Authenticity. What does it mean to live authentically in a life of faith? How might we break open the small ideas that … Continue reading The 2U Spirit: Affirming Authenticity
It was just over 100 years ago that Norbert Čapek held the first ever flower communion, inspiring a most beloved tradition celebrated by Unitarian Universalists all across the world. This Sunday, let us explore the legacy of Flower Communion; sharing our flowers, beautifying our sanctuary, and exploring the creative edge of an evolutionary cosmos out … Continue reading 100th Anniversary of the Flower Communion: A Creative Cosmos
We all want to harness our inner creativity towards some ends. As human beings we are naturally creative creatures, the emergency creation of a most creative cosmos, yet we might find ourselves stuck and stifled in our pursuits to make something, do something, or be something new. We UU’s don’t generally worry much about being … Continue reading Stay Awhile My Inner Child: The Beginner’s Mind
Few endeavors call for more creativity than the act of parenting. There’s no one definitive way to be a mother and so many ways to be a good one; bringing that unconditional love and compassion into the heart of our most meaningful relationships, our families, those relationships we have with our fellow travelers here at … Continue reading Mother’s Day: It Takes a Village
Join us for a special Youth led Sunday service! Come celebrate the creativity and gifts of the next generation of UU leaders!
Building the Beloved Community we long for means we must expand what it means to welcome our neighbors, near and far. This Sunday, let us recognize the righteous labors of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee; that prophetic wing of our faith that lives our Living Tradition far and wide! Led by the virtual presence of Reverend … Continue reading UUSC Sunday: Faithful Solidarity with Asylum-Seekers
Our congregation has some strong connections to the South Eastern United States. Both Rev. Juniper and our DRE Ashleigh have ties to Southern Appalachia. As we mark Earth Day in this month of Resistance, let us explore some of the history born out of those far away hills and hollars; a legacy of folks living … Continue reading What Side Are You On?: Righteous Resistance in Rural Appalachia
The life of faith is always a life of alternatives; perspectives born out of insights gleaned in relationship with fellow seekers. This is particularly true within Unitarian Universalism, this Living Tradition we celebrate which places no small call upon us, both in our principles and in our legacy, to be a prophetic church whose spirit … Continue reading Praying With Our Everything: Social Justice As Spiritual Practice
There are many ways to read the story of Easter; a divine promise absolving believers of sin, a synthesis of Pagan and Christian symbolism to mark the reawakening of the world in Spring, an empty tomb for some, a room full of the laughter of an indomitable, resurrected spirit to others. This Sunday, let us … Continue reading Empty Tomb, Laughing Jesus
