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In a society which so often focus on the need for more, for better, for the push to be extraordinary and to have and to experience extraordinary things, perhaps the path toward compassion for ourselves and others might be found in focusing instead on what is enough. We will send out the link to the viewing … Continue reading enough.

Learning To Love the World

This Mother’s Day, let’s reflect on love — love for our children, love for our parents, love for ourselves, love for each other. A tribute to the power of love and to keeping our hearts open. We will send out the link to the viewing gathering via email. (Sign up for our email list.) Afterward, … Continue reading Learning To Love the World

Down the Rabbit Hole

In this peculiar pandemic time, we don’t just stand at a threshold–we have fallen down the rabbit hole into a world between worlds. In this time of disorientation, it is possible that the Caterpillar has the most important question. Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar returns to join us virtually. We will send out the link to … Continue reading Down the Rabbit Hole

Flower Communion

The Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion was first celebrated in 1923 by Dr. Norbert Čapek, who founded the modern Unitarian movement in Czechoslovakia. He was inspired one day by the riot of spring around him, and he asked church members to each bring in a flower. Gathered together, the flowers remind us, “These flowers are like … Continue reading Flower Communion

This I Believe

“This I Believe” is one of UUP’s most cherished series of services. We learn wondrous things from members or dear friends of our congregation. In these talks, congregants trust US by sharing with us their lives and their stories about how they make sense of the world around them. In connecting our UU principles to … Continue reading This I Believe

Cancelled: Spring Hymn Sing

The UUP Board of Trustees has cancelled worship services and other church-related gatherings through the end of March. Please be well, and stay in touch with one another for mutual support!

Curiosity Cured the Cat

The old saying “Curiosity killed the cat” warns against the dangers of inquiring too closely. But in this hazardous world, it just might be that curiosity is the only thing that will save us. Reverend Dr. Lynn Ungar offers some thoughts on cultivating curiosity as a spiritual practice. Guest Minster: Rev. Dr. Lynn UngarWorship Associates: … Continue reading Curiosity Cured the Cat