Choosing Our Stories
As we go running into the new year we ask: which of our stories will we use to find our way and which will we leave on the road?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey
Bodhi Day
In Japanese schools of Buddhism, December 8 is Bodhi Day, when the Buddha’s enlightenment is celebrated. In honor of this occasion, the story of Siddhartha Gautama’s spiritual quest and awakening will be recounted. We will consider the relevance of his heroic journey for people today, as well as his prescription for finding freedom in the … Continue reading Bodhi Day
Weaving and Mending the Fabric of Community
Our UU Principles and Values remind us that we are all inextricably connected to one another. Yet life with others isn’t always easy. How do we weave together enduring, inclusive communities? When the fabric frays and threatens to tear, how do we mend and heal?
Finding Our Voice
Our spiritual theme for November is REPAIR. Can we find our authentic selves in traditional religious language? We re-view, reframe, and reclaim an old, perhaps beloved and familiar prayer, the 23rd Psalm. Is it relevant for Unitarian Universalists? Does it have any guidance for us in our troubled times? Please join us in worship.
Consider the Cow
Have you ever watched an animal approach someone who is sad? What can we learn about nonverbal caretaking from our nonverbal companions?
Is It True? How Will You Know?
Given the current condition of our shared world, as spiritual/religious people, who are you/we? As spiritual/religious people, what is our collective purpose for attending/becoming a member of a church or fellowship? What is your personal reason(s) for attending UUP? What is your/our vision for UUP? If you are a little bit curious about these questions, if you … Continue reading Is It True? How Will You Know?
Zelophehad’s Daughters and the Buddha’s Aunt: Badass Women in History
Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, assisted by WA Nancy Blake, will celebrate inspiring women leaders. Rev. Wakoh will share stories from the Hebrew and Buddhist scriptures about women who acted boldly and collectively to make life better for themselves, their extended families, and countless women who came after them. She will consider the relevance of … Continue reading Zelophehad’s Daughters and the Buddha’s Aunt: Badass Women in History
Serving from the Saucer
Watching babies being born and graduates marching across the stage makes us feel proud, hopeful, and maybe a little worried. Will they have enough resilience to find their way in these chaotic times? Could cultivating resilience become a spiritual practice?
Blessing the World
“Blessing is the art of harvesting the wisdom of the invisible world.” These words were written by the late Irish teacher and poet John O’Donohue, whose blessings are loved by people all over the world. Today we will hear some of O’Donohue’s blessings, explore his life-affirming theology, and consider how the act of blessing can … Continue reading Blessing the World
Liberating Love: A UU-Zen Interfaith Dialogue
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 can impact the world.