Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) is a celebrated figure in American history. She was an abolitionist, social activist, and Union spy during the American Civil War. Living through the slavery era, Harriet Tubman faced three major challenges: She was black, she was a woman, and she had a disability. She also had three support systems: family, faith … Continue reading “The Life & Times of Harriet Tubman,” by Lauren Young
Love comes with responsibilities. It doesn’t matter which kind of Love it is: romantic love, sibling love, friendship, love for the stranger, etc. The biblical mandate to “love your neighbor as yourself” is frequently held up in Jewish sources as “the great principle of the Torah.” and Jesus said that to love Gold and to … Continue reading “Love’s Charge,” by Tinka Friend
Love is like a box of chocolates. Both can involve some choice and some risk. Love and chocolate can bring you joy but can also be kind of messy. We all have different tastes and different desires. We all have different expectations and different needs. There are many varieties of love, just as there are … Continue reading “Chocolate Communion Ritual,” by Rev. Sarah Movius Schurr
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. He was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.As we remember Dr. King today, let’s ask ourselves what we want to be remembered for, … Continue reading “Inauguration of a New Day,” by Rev. Dr. Brent Smith
Yule is an ancient pagan holiday that celebrates the winter solstice and the return of light and warmth. The word “Yule” comes from the old Norse word for “wheel”, which symbolizes fresh starts and the cyclical nature of the planet. It’s a perfect time for reflection as we look forward to the new year.
When our lives or our society aren’t going in the direction we want them to, we can feel frustrated and powerless. Feelings of hope may seem trite or misguided, or may seem useless when given no clear outlet. But, perhaps there is more to hope than just the feeling.
A practice is something you commit to doing on a regular basis. If you practice something with intention and commitment, it eventually becomes “second nature,” an intrinsic part of who you are. Today we will examine a way we can cultivate and practice gratitude in a manner that will enrich not only our lives, but … Continue reading “Practicing Gratitude,” by
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” This age-old wisdom is hard enough to internalize, and yet we must also live the changes we want for our friends, our community. It is every person’s inherent right to live with dignity in a beloved community. Life on Earth and our being together is … Continue reading “What We Want and What We Need,” by Alec Peck
UUism is a faith bound by covenant. This agreement we make for what kind of church we want — what kind of community we want — has power only because we all agree with it and believe in its realization. This agreement with our neighbors and with the Gods is one we make for ourselves. … Continue reading “The Courage To Covenant,” by Rev. Kimberley Debus”
In this sermon, we explore the revised Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association, which places Love at the center of our shared values. For Adam, this Love represents God or the Divine, the force that connects and transforms us. Through the values of Justice, Equity, Generosity, Interdependence, Pluralism, and Transformation, we are called to … Continue reading “Love at the Center,” by Adam Wedeking
