Small Measures
There are times, upon meeting someone, that they say something that hits a hurtful and frustrating way. How do we take small, gentle, yet strong measures to assert our individuality.
Topic: Courage
Empowerment
The process of making space for others to claim and use authority is called empowerment. But all people have power whether or not they use it and can claim whether or not they are given the opportunity to exercise it. Gather this Sunday for an exploration of how we leverage power responsively together in spiritual … Continue reading Empowerment
Going First: How Simple Courage Can Change Your Life
When we talk about courage, we often focus on big acts of defiance and facing seemingly insurmountable odds. But most of us don’t face such epic circumstances. What if courage starts with much smaller, much more ordinary acts?
“BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Political Differences,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
This month’s sermons are intended to help us, as a congregation and as individuals, to create a strong pluralistic community, and to see our congregational diversity as a source of strength and power. Today’s sermon examines what may be the most difficult diversity of all: political difference. Will UUs of all political groups be welcome … Continue reading “BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Political Differences,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger