Topic: Easter

The Third Jesus with Kirk Newport

About the Service:Easter is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. Some modern scholars have characterized it as the second chapter of Jesus’ legacy, the first being his ministry on earth. But hiding in plane sight, an even newer interpretation, a third chapter, is working its way into the light. About our Speaker:Kirk Newport … Continue reading The Third Jesus with Kirk Newport

Ostara: Springing into Creativity with Casey Jackson

Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:Ostara, the pagan celebration of the spring equinox, takes place in late March in the Northern Hemisphere. This ancient tradition inspired modern Easter, symbolizing fertility and new life. This Ostara, embrace renewal—breathe fresh energy into your creative projects and show yourself kindness. About our Speaker:Casey Jackson is a … Continue reading Ostara: Springing into Creativity with Casey Jackson

A UU Navigating Easter

On a Sunday when the Christian world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, many Unitarian Universalists are left to wonder what to make of this incredible story. Yet, we have all experienced times when we believed all in our lives were lost, only to “come back to life” stronger and wiser. Let’s look at the possibilities … Continue reading A UU Navigating Easter

The Gnostic Resurrection

On this Easter Sunday let’s examine some particular interpretations of the Resurrection of Jesus – those described in the Gnostic Gospels. The Gnostic Gospels are early Christian texts that are quite different from those in the New Testament. What do these ancient texts have to tell us about the early years of Christianity?