Antisemitism: History and Personal Experience
A personal history of antisemitism and an attempt to explain “why the Jews” have been historically targeted for hate.
Topic: Religion
The Spirituality of Yoga – Gretchen Weber
Gretchen Weber, who maintains an active teaching schedule in Yoga, has been practicing since 1994 and teaching since 1996. She believes that a yoga practice can help anyone physically and mentally, based on her diverse background in meditation, mantra and Yoga, including Trauma Sensitive Yoga. She is a devoted student of Manorama and the teachings of … Continue reading The Spirituality of Yoga – Gretchen Weber
Thankfulness from two perspectives: Universal & Bahá’í – Mark Weber
As our world seems to be collapsing around us it becomes easier each day to focus on the negativity that engulfs us. Yet, we can and should wage our internal struggle to stay focused on our spiritual strengths. Chief amongst them is hope for a better day and thanks and gratitude for what blessings we … Continue reading Thankfulness from two perspectives: Universal & Bahá’í – Mark Weber
Do You Have a Minute to Talk About Pantheism?
Come listen to personal testimony, a brief exploration of pantheism in history, and what possible practical applications pantheism might have for each of us.
Understanding God Through the Lens of the Baha’i Faith
How can we better comprehend this mysterious force known as God? How can we improve our interaction and understanding? Wilson Ballard, who was raised on the east coast, moved to Texas in the 1980s to work as a CPA in Mexico. He eventually relocated to Mexico, where he spent some time. He met his wife, who is from Veracruz, while he was in Mexico. They eventually relocated back to … Continue reading Understanding God Through the Lens of the Baha’i Faith
The Unusualness of the Usual
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.
To Love into Being
What does it mean to love someone into being? Find out how Unitarian Universalist congregations can be the catalyst for these transformational, life-changing and life-giving experiences.
The Interdependent Web
The seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism is “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” We often see our seventh principle as solely related to environmentalism, but it really encompasses much, much more. Let’s examine the idea of interdependence across several faith traditions and find out how fully understanding … Continue reading The Interdependent Web
A World of Wisdom
The Third Source of Unitarian Universalism is “Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.” Let’s find out how as Unitarian Universalists, we can engage with texts, practices and rituals from the world’s religions as a way to deepen our spiritual lives.
Justice, Equity, and Compassion
As Unitarian Universalists, our 2nd Principle affirms “justice, equity and compassion in human relations.” How did these three important concepts get into one principle, how are they interrelated and how should they influence our daily lives?