What is Unitarian Universalism and how does a member live out their faith? In the past I have been hard-pressed to come up with an articulate response. Since we do not have a creed that can tidily summarize our faith, it is up to each member to create meaning within the framework of the Principles … Continue reading Freedom is a Constant Struggle or UU 101
Rev. Dr. Robert Shore-Goss is a UCC clergy/theologian, former pastor of MCC United Church of Christ, North Hollywood—the first church named as a Creation Justice Church of the UCC. Rev. Shore-Goss is a Buddhist-Christian, queer and green. He has a Th/D. in Comparative Religion and Theology from Harvard Divinity School. See his website: www.mischievousspiritandtheology.com His partner … Continue reading If We Fall in Love with God’s Earth, We will Fight for Her
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.
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
“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.
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.
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
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
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
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
