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.
Topic: Religion
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?
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
What’s a UU Prophet?
The Second Source of Unitarian Universalism is “Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.” Let’s find out how we can look to the example of our spiritual ancestors and the prophets of our time for the strength … Continue reading What’s a UU Prophet?
Creed vs. Principles: A Defense of Unitarian Universalism
The Nicene Creed is an ancient “Christian statement of faith that is the only ecumenical creed because it is accepted as authoritative by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and major Protestant churches.” The seven principles of Unitarian Universalism are what the UU congregations covenant to affirm and promote. Come hear some of Jayson’s thoughts on … Continue reading Creed vs. Principles: A Defense of Unitarian Universalism