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“Peace, Justice, and the Wisdom to Know the Difference,” by Rev. Susan Maginn
Peace is born from the shadowy room. Peace is born from tension. Let us not be neutral, but instead wrestle with the tensions that give birth to peace.
Susan Maginn (she/her) is a U.S. Navy chaplain currently serving the Marines in California.
“Love, the Super Power,” by Janice Rooths
Antiracism is about facing the hate of racism and working to end it. The only true weapon against hate is love.
“Let Us Give Thanks ,” by Grace Preuss
Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and to others. With gratitude, everything that we have is more than enough. Gratitude multiplies joy, expands possibilities, and inspires us to share with others. Today, we turn our attention to … read more.
“Turquoise Patriot,” by Rev. Victoria Safford
What does patriotism mean? What does love of country mean in today’s world — and what has it ever meant to you? What does “love of country” mean, and how will you find the words to express it, your own words to express … read more.
“Poetry Sharing ,” by Alec Peck
Poetry is an act of human expression and emotional healing for both the writer and the reader. To make art is uniquely human; we transform the world through art, and we are transformed by it. Today, we share poetry which has changed and … read more.
“The Magick of Autumn,” by Wren Monsour
Autumn is a season of change when the Earth tilts away from the sun and the days grow shorter and cooler. Autumn is symbolic of plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance; at the same time, a symbol of decay, decline, and death. Many cultures … read more.
“DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals),” by Luis Nolasco
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, referred to as DACA, is a United States immigration policy that allows some individuals with an undocumented presence in the United States, after being brought to the country as children, to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred … read more.
“Radical Love: We are in this Together,” by Alec Peck
We strive to build a world community of peace, love, and justice, where we each can grow into who we want to be and follow our dreams. Yet we are only as rich as the poorest of the poor, and this is a … read more.
“Countering the Old Arguments with Love,” by Bill Casey
Though times and eras may change, it may be said that “there is nothing new under the sun.” As humans, we continue to wrestle with the same basic questions of personal freedom, individual responsibility and deliberate choice. How can we, as UU’s, identify … read more.