“Living with Purpose,” by Pastor Darryl Udell, Sr.
Pastor Udell will be speaking to us on living our lives today with purpose, in light of eternity.
Topic: Morality
“LOVE: Reality or Myth? Valentine Traditions Across the World,” by Laura Luna
On Feb 11, we explored the tradition and origin of Valentine’s Day. Today we will continue the discussion by contemplating the nature of love in light of Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world, as well as cultures that forbid public demonstrations of romantic love.
“The Promise of All Lives Mattering,” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
What does it mean to matter? How do you know you matter? Today’s reading takes a hard look at systematic racism and how it affects all of us. Colorblindness is often well-intentioned, an attempt to see everyone as a human being and therefore as the same, without paying too much attention to race and other traits … Continue reading “The Promise of All Lives Mattering,” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
“King Sunday: The Man, the Dream, the Movement,” by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden
This service was written by Rev. Clyde Grubbs and Mary Jane Holden, and adapted by Rev. Erika Hewitt. It tells the story of the Civil Rights movement as it unfolded over the course of a decade.
“Love, the Super Power,” by Janice Rooths
Service video Antiracism is about facing the hate of racism and working to end it. The only true weapon against hate is love.
“Countering the Old Arguments with Love,” by Bill Casey
Service video Though times and eras may change, it may be said that “there is nothing new under the sun.” As humans, we continue to wrestle with the same basic questions of personal freedom, individual responsibility and deliberate choice. How can we, as UU’s, identify the issues and stand up for our values in our … Continue reading “Countering the Old Arguments with Love,” by Bill Casey
“Siding With Love,” by Rev. Fred Small
What do Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe? Many UUs find it difficult to answer. Rev. Fred Small explores our beliefs & convictions. He concludes: when someone asks what UUs believe, why we’re speaking out on behalf of rights, or why we bother to go to church on Sunday, just tell them: We are siding with love.
“Olympia Brown (A Portrayal by Rev. Dr. Janet H. Bowering)
Service video Olympia Brown (1835-1926) dedicated her life to opening doors for women. Among only a handful of women to graduate from college, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Antioch in 1860 and three years later became the first woman graduate of a regularly established theological school at St. Lawrence University. She was … Continue reading “Olympia Brown (A Portrayal by Rev. Dr. Janet H. Bowering)
“Reflections on Martin Luther King Day,” by Walter Russell
Service video MLKJ Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and was first observed three years later on Jan 20, 1986. Some states resisted observing … Continue reading “Reflections on Martin Luther King Day,” by Walter Russell
“The Call for Dismantling Racism,” by Rev. William Heller, MDIV, MBA
Service video UUA’s Principle 8: the call to support the dismantling of racism. The call has gone out, and the UUA communities have answered. Principle 8, in its developmental stage, demonstrates an awareness and a growing commitment to address dismantling racism. Your mission of spiritual wholeness calls for your inward inquiry–your discovering your perspective racism. … Continue reading “The Call for Dismantling Racism,” by Rev. William Heller, MDIV, MBA