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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination marked a blow to the struggle for racial equality from which the U.S. has still not healed. In an essay published in 1972, writer James Baldwin reflected on attending the funeral, and how King’s death signaled the end of civility for the civil-rights movement. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, Baldwin’s … Continue reading The Shot that Echoes Still
“Universalizing Faith” is the sixth and final stage of spiritual development, according to theologian James Fowler. Let’s examine the word “faith” in the context of Unitarian Universalism and our own spiritual development. What does this stage look like, and how do we get there?
Join us for a ritual that helps us usher out the old year and bring our presence fully into the new one. This service will encourage you to reflect on the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions and the ups and downs of the past year. Everyone will be invited to write down words … Continue reading New Year Burning Ritual
Join us for an informal and fun service celebrating the pets that make our lives whole. Humans will have the opportunity to share their pets’ stories, and pets will receive blessings and treats! Be sure to bring your animal friend on a leash or in a carrier to ensure the safety of all critters, human … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals – All Ages Service
Whether they are secular or religious, everyone has favorite Christmas stories and songs. Come hear some of our favorite readings from literature, poetry and other sources celebrating the Christmas experience and hear your favorite carols and songs of the season. Join us for this cozy Christmas experience that will transport you from balmy Corpus Christi … Continue reading Christmas Stories – All Ages Service
Come share in stories and ritual observing the upcoming Winter Solstice – the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Join us to contemplate and celebrate the darkness just before the dawn of longer days.
Loved ones missing from the table, pressure to live up to expectations, the continuing pandemic, and a host of other stressors may be leaving us lacking in “holiday cheer” this year. Let’s recognize and embrace the sadder side of the season and learn that we can be OK with feeling blue.
As we ramp up for Turkey Day, let’s study the reason for the season: gratitude. Research shows an attitude of gratitude promotes physical and psychological health. Join us to try some hands-on gratitude exercises and activities. We will also explore the connection between gratitude and non-violence.
One of the most famous leaders of a non-violent movement was Mohandas K. Gandhi, who opposed British imperial rule in India during the 20th century. Gandhi took the religious principle of ahimsa (doing no harm) common to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and turned it into a non-violent tool for mass action. Let’s look at Gandhi’s … Continue reading Gandhi and Ahimsa
