Topic: 1st Principle - Everyone is important

The inherent worth and dignity of every person

The Parable of the Empty Boat

Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:The Empty Boat is a Buddhist parable dating back to the 4th century BCE. Parables are interesting because they can express complex ideas in simple, concise stories—and The Empty Boat is no exception. Kirk hopes to use this parable to illuminate a central theme of Buddhism and explore the benefits of a … Continue reading The Parable of the Empty Boat

Community Spotlight: Casa of the Coastal Bend

Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:This Sunday, we welcome Seana Towler from CASA of the Coastal Bend. She will share the powerful history and mission of CASA and reflect on the meaningful parallels between CASA’s advocacy for vulnerable children and our Unitarian Universalist commitment to justice, equity, and compassion in human relationships. About … Continue reading Community Spotlight: Casa of the Coastal Bend

The War on Drugs; A Solution Worse than the Problem with Jim Whitworth

Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:Jim first became interested in the “war on drugs” as a college student, when Life Magazine published an opinion piece by a New York State judge who argued for treating drug addiction with compassion. In this service, Jim will share why he believes drug policies have failed to … Continue reading The War on Drugs; A Solution Worse than the Problem with Jim Whitworth

Mother’s Day History and Flower Communion

Watch this service on YouTube. This Mother’s Day, please join us as we celebrate our annual All-Ages Flower Communion, a beautiful and distinctly Unitarian Universalist spring ritual. Please bring a flower to share, and we will each take a part of our beautiful bouquet home.Jointly led by Tess Cherry and Christy Stockman ~~~ Please join … Continue reading Mother’s Day History and Flower Communion

Star Wars

Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:Join us on National Star Wars Day for a presentation about one of the most successful media franchises of all time. Covering it’s influences, cultural impact and Jediism, Choir Director Robert Allen will discuss the many facets of what has made Star Wars the success it is today. … Continue reading Star Wars

Cannabis and Culture Conflict Then and Now with Michael Causey

Watch this service on YouTube. About the ServiceA humorous and informative look at the peculiar relationship between 420 friendly, humanist values, and what you always wanted to know about cannabis but were afraid to ask. As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the free and responsible search for … Continue reading Cannabis and Culture Conflict Then and Now with Michael Causey

Starting at the Beginning

Let’s explore Unitarian Universalism’s First Principle: the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Reverence and respect for human nature is at the core of our UU faith. Find out about the challenges and celebrations associated with this value.