As Unitarian Universalists we draw insight and value from all the world religions. Ours is not a narrow faith, but a wide and expansive one. So is Buddhism. Today we will explore the fundamentals of Zen Buddhism and the overlap with our own tradition.
Does the caterpillar believe that it will grow up to be a butterfly? Does the cedar seed believe it will transform into a towering tree? Probably not. It’s not about belief, it’s about faith. It’s not about what’s real, it’s about what we can imagine. The service includes annual Flower Communion.
“There is a crack in everything,” sings Leonard Cohen. During a break up or a break down, when we feel broken beyond repair, what gifts await us?
Stewardship is our way of saying, “We’ve got you. Your fare has been paid by those who’ve come before. Come on board, sit down, and take a rest. Your fare has been paid by the people who built these walls, these ministries, and this community of compassion and learning. Many of them aren’t even here … Continue reading The Sermon on the Amount
Working for human rights and the liberation of all people has always been a part of our faith, even before the term, “Liberation Theology” gained popularity. Our progress has not always been at the speed at which some would desire but we are getting there – inch by inch, decade by decade, century by century. … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny
Long ago, when the Puritans came to this country, they banned Christmas. Luckily for all of us, Unitarians saved the day. Join us for this special Zoom service in which we explore this fascinating history. This service will include “live” segments, which will allow us to see each other in real time as we light our Silent Night candles and sing Silent Night. This year also marks the return of the Christmas Pageant!
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“If there is a load you have to bear that you can’t carry, I’m right up the road, I’ll share your load if you just call me.” Bill Withers wrote Lean on Me back in 1973, but this amazing song is perfect for our time and all time–even among us fiercely independent UUs.
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William Blake once wrote: “Joy and woe are woven fine, A clothing for the soul divine, Under every grief and pine, Runs a joy with silken twine.” Thank goodness that joy is not limited only to those who lead lives of ease. No, it’s not the difficulty of our lives that keeps joy at bay. … Continue reading Reacquainting Ourselves with Joy
It is helpful – indispensable, really – for a free people to know the true story of how things came to be the way they are; to know, that is, the tribulations and blessings out of which our national traditions are born. Today we take a historic look at Thanksgiving Day. This is also Transgender … Continue reading Saints, Strangers and Squanto
Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia Peabody were in many ways our American Brontes. The story of these remarkable Unitarian sisters – and their central role in shaping the Transcendentalist thinking of their day – will be told in “the first person.
