Our diversity is a strength when we share and help each other and treat each other with equal respect. When we are generous in offering and creating opportunities for each other to fulfill the promise of who we are. The promise of who we are as a people rests on who we are individually—out of … Continue reading “Bending Toward Justice: One More Step,” by Rev. Paul R. Beedle
Service video It takes bravery to commit to a faith, cause, or movement larger than oneself; and it takes persistent courage to stay. The institutions and identities by which we define ourselves, are only so strong as the human commitments out of which they are made; the commitments to which we individually hold fast to … Continue reading “Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson
Service video When the New Year arrives, there is a tradition, throughout the world, of beginnings–of taking stock of your life and making changes. We must remember that there are thoughts, feelings, behaviors that must be discarded first, before we have the internal “space” to embrace new thoughts or habits.
Service video When we long to trust in God’s Love, what we see, what we sense, and what we experience around us seems to contradict that Love. How difficult it is to hang on to Hope when you live in a war-torn country. Following the liturgy of a quiet meditative Taize service, join us as … Continue reading “Taizé service: Hope Beyond all Hope,” by Tinka Friend
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Service video Once again the Winter Solstice is upon us.– the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This is a time when we learn from the earth how to face the darkness without losing hope. Tonight, we join communities around the world looking to the miracle of light as a sign of … Continue reading “Winter Solstice,” by Avery Burrows & Wren Monsour
As we seek to nourish our spirits with awe and wonder, we may fear that our amazement will fade with our naivety, but the universe is truly amazing, and its beauty is no magic trick. As we seek to understand the questions of science, we seek also to understand the Mind of God. One of … Continue reading “Mysteries of Science: Emergence,” by Alec Peck
Service video Life is difficult, but we do not need to face its challenges alone. Members of UUCR share advice for getting through tough times and keeping our spirits joyful. Avery Burrows, Bill Casey, and Alec Peck are long-time members of UUCR. Each come from very different walks of life, in different places in their … Continue reading “Coping with Rough Times,” by Avery Burrows, Bill Casey, and Alec Peck
Service video This will be the first in a series about famous Unitarians, Universalists, and UU’s. Reeve was best known as an actor and for his portrayal of Superman/Clark Kent in a 4-part movie series beginning in 1978. He was also an author, director, and producer. However, this talk will focus on his spiritual struggles … Continue reading “Famous UUs: Christopher Reeve,” by Lauren Young
Service video Gratitude is about a Gift, and a Response. Real gratitude begins with a gift freely given. To know the mystery of life is to be grateful in all things. Today we reflect on how we can we freely choose to live a life of thankfulness in response to all the gifts we have … Continue reading “Gratitude: Gift and Response” by Rev. Margaret A. Beckman
