Topic: 6th Principle - We work for a peaceful world
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
Discover the Transformative Power of Sound Healing Sound healing invites you to release stress and open yourself to change through the soothing resonance of sound vibrations and mindful awareness. Join us as we explore one person’s journey with sound—a path dedicated to helping others find inner peace and acceptance amid life’s challenges and transitions. Together, … Continue reading The Transformative Power of Sound Healing with Kathy Westergren
About the ServiceTrees are a source of inspiration and symbols of peace and unity. Join Vaughn as he shares his thoughts after hearing a sermon by the Reverend Susan Moran entitled “In Praise of Trees”. He discusses how, through our relationship with trees, we can fully appreciate our UU principles. About our speaker:Vaughn Westheimer is … Continue reading The Unitarian Universalism of Trees with Vaughn Westheimer
About the ServiceCalled to Action: A Faith Alive with JusticeJoin us in a movement of courageous love, resilient hope, and faithful defiance. Inspired by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Actions of Immediate Witness, we are recommitting to justice, democracy, and the inherent worth of all people.Whether it’s standing against authoritarianism, supporting global LGBTQ+ freedom, or affirming … Continue reading Actions of Immediate Witness with J. L. Wright
About the Service:In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, people all over the country began protesting for days and weeks on end. Unable to sit at home watching the unrest unfold any longer, our speaker this week decided to take action. She sat with a simple message—Stop Racism Now—in the most visible and … Continue reading Spontaneous Protesting with Kelli Thompson
Watch this service on YouTube. About the ServiceMatthew Manning will explore the liberation movements taking place in the Caribbean and Latin America around the time to set the stage for Juneteenth. He will also discuss the war for Texas independence and its true origins. About the SpeakerMatthew Manning is the son of a pastor from … Continue reading Juneteenth: In Context
Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:Star Trek is best known for its tech, its starship battles, interplanetary politics, and the trials and tribulations facing the crew at any given time. However, Star Trek is also an interesting look at fatherhood. From The Next Generation to Voyager and Deep Space 9, raising the next … Continue reading Star Trek & Fatherhood on the Final Frontier
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
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
Watch this service on YouTube. About the Service:Water is essential to all known life—and central to many religious traditions. While our local reservoir water might not be considered holy, it is certainly precious and increasingly scarce. Just how serious is our water situation, and what can be done about it? About our Speaker:Nick Gilby is … Continue reading H₂-Oh, No! with Nick Gilby
