April 22 is both Earth Day and the beginning of Passover. Every liberation movement in Western culture has taken inspiration from the story of the Israelites escaping slavery in Egypt – even if they did then spend forty years wandering in the wilderness. Rev. John … read more.
If religious naturalism is a growing orientation of the spirit for many, we can trace some of its origins to our Transcendentalist forebears: Emerson, whose book Nature (1836), launched the movement; his friend Henry David Thoreau; and Thomas Starr King, who brought Transcendentalism to the … read more.
What does it mean to be a community of transformation, especially in a time of trouble? Rev. John will draw on stories of his travels to troubled places from Northern Ireland to Israel and Palestine. Nate Makdad will serve as Worship Associate, with testimonial by … read more.
For many Unitarian Universalists, the experience of walking into a UU church felt like a profound homecoming. When Rev. Bonnie first joined up, she wondered why there weren’t UU churches bursting with diversity on every corner, given our welcoming and inclusive approach to congregational life. … read more.
The beginning of February marks the celebration of Imbolc on the ancient Celtic calendar. Literature from as early as the tenth century indicates that the holiday was rooted in agricultural cycles, and marked the beginning of the growing season. Join us today for a quiet … read more.
UUP member Amelia Richardson will reflect on her experience at a Quaker college and the impact the Quaker practice of waiting worship had on her UU spirituality. Join us for her reflection and a short period of waiting worship in the manner of the Religious Society … read more.
Join us for two perspectives on our theme for January, “Liberating Love.” Rev. Dr. Bonnie Dlott and Zen priest Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey will each offer reflections on Liberating Love: what it feels like, what can free us to experience it, and how it … read more.
