The title comes from an essay about the great 20th-century Russian novel “Doctor Zhivago.” More specifically, it relates to the challenges placed on individual spirituality against the forces of political ideology and religious culture.
This Mother’s Day, we resume our annual Flower Ceremony, a beautiful and distinctly Unitarian Universalist ritual of spring. Join us for this multi-generational worship service in which our sanctuary will be filled with flowers, and our hearts will be filled with joy and gratitude. Don’t … read more.
Our Unitarian Universalist Principles affirm that all life is interwoven and interconnected. That interdependence moves us to a sense of awe and invites us to care for the life that moves among us. Come celebrate with us, our place in this earthly home. Bring with … read more.
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 … read more.
“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 … read more.
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 … read more.
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 … read more.
We are back in person!! Come and learn about Samhain’s place at year-end in the Wheel of the Year, the annual cycle of seasonal festivals observed by modern Pagans. How can we prepare ourselves, and best experience this time of less sunlight? What wisdom can … read more.
