“Reiki and the UU Principles,” by Wren Monsour
Service video Reiki is a spiritual practice that was developed in 1920s Japan and has since spread worldwide. We will explore the history of this practice and how it relates to our UU Principles.
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“Let’s Build a Land and Keep Hope Alive: The Moral Imagination of Rev. Jesse Jackson,” by Tinka Friend
Service video In this month of remembrance of American Black History, we honor the life and the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
“Embracing an Ethic of Love,” by Tinka Friend
Service video With the anger and hate swirling around us in this—our country–weekly—if not daily—it can be difficult to stay rooted in Love. But that IS what we, as Universalist Unitarians, are called to do. We, at UUCR, have said for decades that “Love is the Doctrine of this Church” and the UUA says that … Continue reading “Embracing an Ethic of Love,” by Tinka Friend
“What Matters and Why It Matters,” by Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
What does it mean to say that something matters to us? Or perhaps more importantly, what does it mean to say that we matter? Us mattering, and mattering to whom or what, and what matters to us is all so central to how we live. Mattering provides meaning and purpose in our lives, but it … Continue reading “What Matters and Why It Matters,” by Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
“Imbolc and St. Brigid,” by Wren Monsour
Service video Imbolc is an important festival in Irish history and modern paganism. While the previous festival of Yule honored the return of the sun, Imbolc welcomes the first signs of spring as the Earth starts to show the results of that increase of light and warmth. This day is also celebrated as St. Brigid’s … Continue reading “Imbolc and St. Brigid,” by Wren Monsour
“Famous UUs II: Beatrix Potter,” by Lauren Young
Service video This is the second in an going series. Miss Potter is best known for her writing and illustrations of children’s books. However this talk will focus on the less well-known aspects of her life; as an amateur scientist, a scientific illustrator, an environmental activist, a philanthropist, and her views as a Unitarian and … Continue reading “Famous UUs II: Beatrix Potter,” by Lauren Young
“Bending Toward Justice: One More Step,” by Rev. Paul R. Beedle
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
“Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson
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
“New Years Ritual: Letting Go and Embracing,” by Grace Preuss & Tinka Friend
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.
“Taizé service: Hope Beyond all Hope,” by Tinka Friend
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