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“The Giving Tree,” by Alec Peck
The Giving Tree is a popular but divisive children’s book from 1964, written by Shel Silverstein. Although the book was written and illustrated for children, the story isn’t just for children. Each person seems to have their own interpretation and feel a little differently about the story, and we can broaden our soul by exploring … Continue reading “The Giving Tree,” by Alec Peck
“The Road Less Traveled: Love,” by M. Scott Peck
Excerpts from M. Scott Peck’s book, “The Road Less Traveled” from the second chapter, titled “love.” Dr. Morgan Scott Peck was born in New York, 1936. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy but was expelled ]for refusing to attend mandatory R.O.T.C. sessions. He transferred to Harvard, where he received a bachelor’s degree in 1958, and he … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Love,” by M. Scott Peck
“The Diagnostics of Pain,” Bill Casey
How do we deal with spiritual pain and better ourselves? The answer: we can transform our personal pain into large-scale social action and social justice. In picking to fight for causes that we care about personally, we can better ourselves and our community.
“The Ethics of Belief,” by William Clifford
In the series of essays, “The Ethics of Belief”, William Clifford questions our responsibility to our own beliefs. In our search for truth and meaning, we must be open to and seek out all possibilities and dedicate ourselves to truth. Clifford claims even more: that because of our responsibility to each other, it is wrong … Continue reading “The Ethics of Belief,” by William Clifford
UUA 63rd General Assembly
General Assembly: The Unitarian Universalist Association’s 63rd Annual Meeting. This is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles.
A Celebration of Life; Remembering Bill Roe.
After a long illness, Bill Roe passed away in his sleep in June. He and his wife Dinah have been members of UUCR for many years, and he is greatly missed by all. A Celebration of Life service will be held in our church on Saturday July 6th, 11 AM. If you knew Bill, you … Continue reading A Celebration of Life; Remembering Bill Roe.
“Faith to Action,” by Ipyani Lockert
Becoming a hub for community engagement, action, and betterment.
“Love in the Complicated Places, Part II,” by Tinka Friend & Nick Williams
Working with students who have severe problems can be very complicated, frustrating and exhausting. Even though we strive to find love and the inherent worth and dignity in each person, there may be times in which you will fail. Tinka Friend and Nick Williams share some of their “failures” and what they have learned as … Continue reading “Love in the Complicated Places, Part II,” by Tinka Friend & Nick Williams
“Father’s Day,” by Nick Williams
Father’s Day is a time many of us use to reflect on our fathers (alive or dead) and on the type of relationship we may have had ….. or wanted to have. It is a time for memories and reflections, especially for those fathers no longer with us. Nick Williams will share his reflections on … Continue reading “Father’s Day,” by Nick Williams