Interdependence Day
Our seventh principle affirms and promotes respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. How do we live this out in our lives? Please come with your own thoughts to share with each other.
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Fasting: The First Principle of Medicine
We will be gathering this morning on the last day of Ramadan. A major component of this Islamic observance is the practice of fasting. In fact, every faith tradition has fasting as a core component to perceiving the divine. For those of us who grew up with the admonition “clean your plate”, this religious practice … Continue reading Fasting: The First Principle of Medicine
The Wings of the Spirit
“Prayer” is a word resistant to clear definition and often burdened by bad theology, in both liberal and conservative religious traditions. Let’s see if we can rescue it from some of its most misguided meanings and find the value and practice that may lie at its core.
Youthful Motivations
A large contingent of UUP’s Youth Group plans to attend the annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly in New Orleans later this month. Come hear their motivations for being young Unitarian Universalists, and why they want to attend our annual national religious conference.
Flower Communion
The annual flower communion is a ritual celebration of our community coming together in all of our beautiful diversity. If you can, please bring some flowers to share. This will be a worship service for all ages. The annual meeting, where the congregation will vote of next year’s budget as well as new board members, will … Continue reading Flower Communion
Memorial Day Reflections with Love & Compassion
Please join us on this morning for the gentle sharing of thoughts and remembrance, and for the warm singing of familiar songs. Greg Bard, Worship Leader and musician Randall Blinman, musician
Joy and Woe are Woven Fine
Recently the psychiatrist Mark Ragins has proposed that there are several identifiable stagesin recovery of one’s mental health, similar in concept to the stages of death and dying identified by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. We will reflect on these concepts and how they might be helpful in our lives. Rev. Barbara Meyers is a Unitarian Universalist Community … Continue reading Joy and Woe are Woven Fine
Building a New Way
Unitarian Universalism is a challenging faith. We are called to build a better world and a better religious community. Recent events have taught us that racism impacts even the structures and institutions of our beloved faith. This service is our way to participate in a national level teach-in on white supremacy. Reverend Theresa Novak, Speaker; Lara … Continue reading Building a New Way
Our Need to be Religious
We UUs are a unique breed, put off by much of the rituals and creeds of more traditional religion. But that doesn’t mean we’re not religious, as deeply and authentically religious as anyone else who might make the claim. Even when we have differences our commitment to our UU faith, as one minister has put … Continue reading Our Need to be Religious
Finding Our Way Back to Each Other
We were born ready for connection with the natural and human world around us. But the winds of segregation blow strong, and many of us have been kept separate from the rest of the human race. What price do we pay for segregation, and how do we find our way back to each other? What … Continue reading Finding Our Way Back to Each Other