Service Video Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and to others. It makes everything that we have more than enough. Gratitude multiplies joy and expands possibilities, inspiring us to share it with others. Today, we turn our attention to the transformative power of thankfulness and appreciation.
Service video Our principles are what guide us as UU’s. I have found many of the tenets of the Course in Miracles support the Principles in such a way that it has made my spiritual life easier to live. It has as well been a guide for understanding my own spiritual path and a direction … Continue reading “A Course of Miracles and How it Relates to the UU Principles,” by Linda Van Voorhis
Service video In what ways does the culture of positivity, or toxic positivity, contribute to our emotional regulation? Is anger a big, bad feeling or is there more to the emotional spectrum than catchy posters would have us believe? Hannah Swartzel Rausch is a Riverside native and current student at RCC studying art and art … Continue reading “Angry, Irritated, Mad: Big Feelings or Bad Feelings?,” by Hannah Swartzel Rausch
Service video Many cultures set aside days to remember and honor loved ones who have passed on. Family and friends gather to pay respects and remember those who have died. These include the Mexican Dia de los Muertos and Catholic All Souls’ Day. The past two years have been especially trying as the world struggled … Continue reading “Day of Remembrance,” by Tinka Friend
Service video Samhain (‘Sauin’), meaning “End of Summer,” is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, or the “darker-half” of the year. Samhain celebrates the thinning of the veil between our world and the dead. Traditionally, those who celebrate Samhain welcome those spirits that are crossing into … Continue reading “Recalling & Connecting With Loved Ones at Samhain,” by Avery Burrows
Service video Most of us want to be happy… but happiness means different things to different people. What are the basic ingredients of happiness, and how can we manifest them in our lives? Today’s reading, “But Are You Happy?,” reflects on the pursuit and attainment of happiness.
“Not For Innocent Ears” is a humanistic portrait of the spiritual beliefs, healing strategies, oral traditions, customs and teachings of Desert Cahuilla people, the aboriginal hunters-gatherers-and-gardeners of Coachella Valley. Although these native Californians maintained their aboriginal lifestyle until the nineteenth century, very little is known about them. “Not For Innocent Ears” represents three years of … Continue reading “Not For Innocent Ears: Spiritual Traditions of a Desert Cahuilla Medicine Woman,” by Alec Peck
What is Islam? Who are the Muslims?Join us on an exploration of the beliefs, values, and culture of the Islamic faith. Dr. Mahmoud Harmoush is the Director of the Islamic Center of Riverside, CA. He earned a Graduate degree in Islamic Studies and Leadership from the Claremont School of Theology in CA. Dr. Harmoush has … Continue reading “The Story of the Muslim Next Door,” by Dr. Mahmoud Harmoush
The family unit is the building block of society. We will examine what we can do to strengthen our family bonds and relationships in order to create a stable foundation for the next generation. Bobbie Ebony Butts is the mother of four children, and she says she works diligently & daily to rise above her … Continue reading “The Foundation of Family,” by Bobbie Ebony Butts
As cities have gotten larger, trees and other urban greenery are many times seen as a box to check rather than an important component to community health. It’s no secret that summers have gotten longer and hotter; this is a direct result of human activity contributing to climate change. In addition to the increased temperatures, … Continue reading “Where’s the Shade?,” by Taylor Hollman
