“Who Gets Remembered?,” by Tinka Friend
In this month of remembrance of American Black History, let’s ask some uncomfortable questions. Who gets remembered in history? Whose stories get told? Who gets forgotten? Why?
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“Embracing an Ethic of Love,” by Tinka Friend
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 “Love is … Continue reading “Embracing an Ethic of Love,” by Tinka Friend
“Coping with Rough Times,” by Avery Burrows, Bill Casey, and Alec Peck
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 life’s journey, … Continue reading “Coping with Rough Times,” by Avery Burrows, Bill Casey, and Alec Peck
“Love is R/Evolution…the only escape,” by Vonya Quarles
Moving from the problem to the possibility requires imagination, and a belief that a future exists. Where are we today? Are we sitting squarely in the problem? Trapped inside algorithms that feed us more of what we already believe to be true, while also enticing us to embrace false news and memes that fortify these … Continue reading “Love is R/Evolution…the only escape,” by Vonya Quarles
“Love is Abolition,” by Adam Wedeking and the Social & Environmental Justice Council (SEJC)
Today we begin a shared journey as part of a process that Unitarian Universalists across the country are entering together: studying and acting on the new Congregational Study/Action Issue: Abolition, Transformation, and Faith Formation. It’s a long title, but at its heart, it’s about this: How do we, as people of faith, answer the world’s … Continue reading “Love is Abolition,” by Adam Wedeking and the Social & Environmental Justice Council (SEJC)
“Storytelling, Mythology, and Us,” by Bill Casey
Stories become myths. Myths become, sometimes, our religion, our science, and how we relate to others. How do we tell our story now to raise each other up?
“Putting ‘Labor’ Back in Labor Day,” by the Rev. Dr. David Breeden
The most effective anti-poverty program this nation has ever had is labor unions. They help workers get paid fairly for a day’s work, some measure of safety in the workplace, a health plan, provision for overtime pay, and a pension plan. The principles of Unitarian Universalism call us to action. We can fight here for … Continue reading “Putting ‘Labor’ Back in Labor Day,” by the Rev. Dr. David Breeden
“Revolution Begins With A Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk
This Sunday worship service at the 2025 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly focused on responding with moral courage, shared wisdom, and faithful imagination to societal injustices like attacks on immigrants, the marginalized, DEI programs, and LGBTQ+ dignity. In this time of global and national uncertainty, we will look through a historical lens at the beginnings of … Continue reading “Revolution Begins With A Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk
“Reflections on The American Dream,” by Mairi Moores
The “American Dream” represents the ideals of freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness that have evolved throughout the country’s history. It is a phrase that describes the purported ethos of the United States: that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life. Last week’s sermon, “Reimagining the American … Continue reading “Reflections on The American Dream,” by Mairi Moores
“Reimagining the American Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell
This sermon offers ideas related to upholding the American Dream by resisting actions that deny life, building closer knit communities, and encouraging one’s neighbor—all based on the UU principles of the world community as it relates to America, Justice, the Economy, Money, Poverty and Worth. It provides some historical perspective on what it meant for … Continue reading “Reimagining the American Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell