What does Taoism have to teach us about leadership? Plenty! Find out how the wisdom of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu can be applied to a broad range of contemporary issues including self-understanding and dealing with conflict.
From fake news and alternative facts to conspiracy theories and deception, it seems that reason is under attack like never before. As a religious tradition that values human reason as a means of understanding our existence, how are we Unitarian Universalists called to respond?
Let’s pick up where we last left off on our journey through Universalist history. Find out about the aftermath of Hosea Ballou’s A Treatise on Atonement that articulated Universalist theology for the 19th century. What was all the controversy about? What made Universalism the sixth-largest denomination in the U.S. in the 1880s? Live StreamWe will no longer … Continue reading Schism and Success: Universalism in the Later 1800s
Come find out about all the happenings at the 2021 Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly, which was held virtually in June. Where are we going as a faith tradition? What are we struggling with? What are our successes in a very difficult year? Live StreamWe will no longer be running our services on zoom, however, you … Continue reading Hot Topics in Unitarian Universalism
Mon Dieu! The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unintended viewing of multiple documentaries, each centered around a different religious tradition. What lessons can these stories bring to Unitarian Universalists? Come in person or tune in on the Livestream to find out. Live StreamWe will no longer be running our services on zoom, however, you can go here to watch … Continue reading A Religious Odyssey on … Netflix?
Do you have a question about Unitarian Universalism, religion, or any aspect of life? Try asking the minister! In this service, Rev. Chris will attempt to answer whatever question may be on your mind. If you’d like to submit your question early, email minister@uucorpus.org.
Join us virtually for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. Worship leaders from First Universalist Church of Minneapolis will provide this service. First Universalist has been a model of shared ministry and what it means to put the work of dismantling white supremacy and building anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices at the center of … Continue reading Sunday Worship with UUA General Assembly
In preparation for the congregational meeting after church, join the Minister and President of the Board of Trustees, Blaze Johnson, to hear about the State of the Congregation. How have we navigated an unprecedented church year during a pandemic? What does our community have to offer the community going forward? Let’s take time to re-engage … Continue reading State of the Congregation
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan is a commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation and is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In this season of Ramadan, let’s discuss Islam, the practice of fasting, and the challenges … Continue reading Being a Modern Muslim
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?
