Topic: Health

“Trials Yielding Triumphs,” by Karina Jacques

Everyone experiences failure at some point in their lives. Students encounter challenges they may not pass, athletes lose games, artists are rejected, and scientists conduct futile research. It is a crucial part of growth and learning, and analyzing our mistakes often provides critical insights that success often can’t. We’ll explore how failure impacts both individuals … Continue reading “Trials Yielding Triumphs,” by Karina Jacques

“Peace for Palestine,” by Riverside for Palestine

The destructive impact of war affects our entire human society: Loss of life, disruption of any sense of security; destruction of cities and the environment, and immeasurable human suffering.The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing conflict over land and self-determination. About 10 months have passed since the latest “official” war between Palestine and Israel began on … Continue reading “Peace for Palestine,” by Riverside for Palestine

“Engineering the Soul with Crayons,” by Bill Casey

Hegel’s philosophy can be described as the interplay of thesis, anti-thesis, and synthesis. Once we have decided when and where our energy is, we can arrange our architecture and radiate our forces outward… But forces will inevitably be met with counterforces. Here is how we can build architecture to come to the compromises that may … Continue reading “Engineering the Soul with Crayons,” by Bill Casey

“God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” by Sally Patton

Service video Our UU Principles encourage us to manifest respect for the inherent worth and dignity of each individual; to demonstrate equity and compassion in our relationships; and to accept one another in spiritual growth. In our faith communities, we strive to understand and accept those who may seem to have different perspectives from our … Continue reading “God Makes No Mistakes: Creating Beloved Community for All Our Children,” by Sally Patton

“Get Rid of the Dead Weight,” by Rev. Michelle Freeman

Service video Rev. Michelle Freeman will preach about Mark 9:38-50. Jesus gives warnings using harsh words in the Gospel lesson from Mark. Jesus does not mean the words literally but metaphorically. The harsh language is meant to get our attention. The message is the same. What you do for the least of these, you do … Continue reading “Get Rid of the Dead Weight,” by Rev. Michelle Freeman

“The Power of Language, the Language of Power,” Rev. Devorah Greenstein

Service video Our language is the reflection of ourselves…a reflection of the character, beliefs and values of the speaker. Language…It can be a tool used for good, and for not-so-good…it is a sharp tool…sharp in ways we aren’t even conscious of. Today’s reading deals with the language that frames the concept of “Disability.” As Unitarian … Continue reading “The Power of Language, the Language of Power,” Rev. Devorah Greenstein

“The Road Less Traveled: Wielding the Tools of Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

Service Video Life, even in 2022, can often be difficult.  The spiritual journey is one built on the pain of confronting difficult challenges.  In short, discipline is the practice of confronting spiritual challenges. But what exactly is self-discipline, and how can we actually apply it?  M. Scott Peck claims that there are four elements of … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Wielding the Tools of Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck