For Goodness Sake
Unitarian Universalists tend to fall heavily on the side of “salvation by character.” We emphasize ethics and justice and doing the right thing. We are committed to doing good, and being good. But what does that really mean?
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North Bay UU Round Robin
Join UU Marin for our monthly North Bay UU Round Robin service. The service link is https://uuma.zoom.us/j/444532079.
To Tell the Truth
In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, we seem to be experiencing a pandemic of lies, conspiracy theories and “alternative facts.” In an environment in which the very idea of facts seems under attack, what does it mean to make a commitment to telling the truth?
How Are We Working Toward “Beloved Community” Ourselves?
Lay Led Service with Lisa Nosal, Worship Associate In June of 2020, a UUP member said, “I am interested in forming a reading group to discuss books related to anti-racism.” From there, five of us started meeting twice a month not only to discuss anti-racism books but also to begin trying to examine “the water … Continue reading How Are We Working Toward “Beloved Community” Ourselves?
A North Bay UU Round Robin Service
Sunday, February 21, 10:30amTO ACCESS WORSHIP WITH NAPA VALLEY UUs THIS SUNDAY, go here. About the service:A North Bay UU Round Robin Service with Rev. Leisa Huyck of the Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists! This is a meaningful time to join with UUs from around the region for worship and for coffee and connection time following … Continue reading A North Bay UU Round Robin Service
A Side with Love Service + Our UUP Coffee & Connection Hour
Today we join with UUs around the country to experience a Side With Love Service from special guests in our UU movement. The service will be shared at our regular worship time, at our regular UUP zoom link and hosted in zoom live by Rev. Dara Olandt, Minister and Nate Otto, Zoom Assistant. This service … Continue reading A Side with Love Service + Our UUP Coffee & Connection Hour
Beloved Community
Rev. Dara Olandt with Francis Prevot, Worship Associate, and Will Johnson, accompanist, lead worship focused on our monthly theme for February, Beloved Community. What does the term “Beloved Community” mean? Where does it come from? What does it call us towards? All are welcome for this service of exploration and justice-seeking! Note: This will be … Continue reading Beloved Community
The Pandemic is a Portal
The COVID pandemic is causing terrible suffering, economic hardship and magnifying political strife. Is there a possibility that this chaos might be an invitation for us to reframe our vision of a world with higher evolved humans? What inspiration may we apply from our UU values or lessons learned from dystopian literature? Arundhati Roy proposes “The … Continue reading The Pandemic is a Portal
Imagination and the Afterlife
The aferlife. Today we explore how Unitarian Universalists and several religious traditions imagine what occurs when we pass from this present life. Honoring the mystery of this sacred, profound passage, we’ll ask: how do we imagine what it is that happens… “next”?
The Image of the Nation
Inauguration Day is approaching, and this week it is UUCSR’s turn to host the round-robin service for the North Bay UUs. Together we’ll explore how to imagine our nation into its best possible future, where Americans are united in a just society and prosperity, peace and cooperation abound. Do you believe it can be done? We do. ZOOM LOCATION FOR WORSHIP, … Continue reading The Image of the Nation