“Peace Discussion,” facilitated by Lee Greer
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“Pioneers of Science: Women Who Shaped History,” by Alec Peck
Service Video Since even before the dawn of science, humankind has sought to understand the natural world and our place in it. We have used the disciplines of study, evidence, and math to reveal the grand wonders of our world, but the practice of science has carried with it the same prejudices which science itself … Continue reading “Pioneers of Science: Women Who Shaped History,” by Alec Peck
“LOVE: Reality or Myth? Valentine Traditions Across the World,” by Laura Luna
Service Video On Feb 11, we explored the tradition and origin of Valentine’s Day. Today we will continue the discussion by contemplating the nature of love in light of Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world, as well as cultures that forbid public demonstrations of romantic love.
“The Promise of All Lives Mattering,” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
Service Video What does it mean to matter? How do you know you matter? Today’s reading takes a hard look at systematic racism and how it affects all of us. Colorblindness is often well-intentioned, an attempt to see everyone as a human being and therefore as the same, without paying too much attention to race and … Continue reading “The Promise of All Lives Mattering,” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
“St. Valentine – The Patron Saint of Love,” by Laura Luna
Service Video Valentine’s Day is named after a Catholic priest who lived in the 3rd Century in Rome. His name was Valentine and he was a Saint of the Catholic Church. He was sentenced to death on February 14, 269 AD for refusing to renounce his faith. St. Valentine is associated around the world with … Continue reading “St. Valentine – The Patron Saint of Love,” by Laura Luna
“Palestinian Peace Discussion,” facilitated by Dr. Lee Greer
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“Who’s Who in the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict,” by Alec Peck
Service Video The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is once again destroying and ending lives of the people who live there, and so American citizens and politicians are once again turning their focus to this conflict. Much effort has been dedicated to determining who are the “bad” guys and who are the “good” guys, … Continue reading “Who’s Who in the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict,” by Alec Peck
“Imbolc: The Promise of Renewal,” by Sonya Murray
Service Video Imbolc (aka Imbolg) is a pagan tradtion observed at the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, celebrated as a time to reaffirm life and start planning for the coming harvest. Today’s sermon will cover the origin of Imbolc; why we celebrate it and the importance of observing it. We will also … Continue reading “Imbolc: The Promise of Renewal,” by Sonya Murray
“How would ‘god’ Manifest: A Rational Approach,” by Alec Peck
Service Video UUism is built on many religious traditions which describe some specific theology, like the Judeo-Christian God or Buddhist Nirvana; However, most UUs do not find any specific representation of god to be very convincing, and many identify as atheist or agnostic. UUism instructs us to “heed the guidance of reason” in our spiritual … Continue reading “How would ‘god’ Manifest: A Rational Approach,” by Alec Peck
“King Sunday: The Man, the Dream, the Movement,” by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden
Service Video This service was written by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden, and adapted by Rev. Erika Hewitt. It tells the story of the Civil Rights movement as it unfolded over the course of a decade.