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
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.
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.
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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 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
Dr. Randol Contreras spent close to a decade studying the legendary Maravilla gangs of East Los Angeles. Once celebrated in the gang world as rebels who defied the established inmate prison order, veterano Maravilla gang members now grapple with the consequences of leading violent lives. This talk sheds light on how these aging men struggle … Continue reading “The Maravillas: Gangs, Aging, and Mattering in East Los Angeles,” by Dr. Randol Contreras
Service Video. As the writer William Faulkner wrote, “The past isn’t dead…it isn’t even past.” Our origin stories of personal memories, history, and experiences provide insight into who we are today. How can these stories help us in shaping the next chapters of our lives?
Service Video. Hegel’s philosophy can be described as the interplay of thesis, anti-thesis, and synthesis. Once we have decided when and where our energy is, we can arrange our architecture and radiate our forces outward… But forces will inevitably be met with counterforces. Here is how we can build architecture to come to the compromises … Continue reading “Engineering the Soul with Crayons,” by Bill Casey
