Today we will learn something about Oscar Hammerstein II’s family background and religious beliefs. We will talk about his work in the theater, focusing on how he and his collaborators changed the nature of musical plays. We will also pay particular attention to what is widely considered his most controversial song, “You’ve Got to Be … Continue reading “Famous UUs: Oscar Hammerstein: Getting to Know Him,” by Lauren Young
Many churches take time once a year with this formal ceremony to give thanks and bless our companions in life—cats and dogs, birds and chickens, turtles and fish and so much more! This ceremony also acknowledges that our lives are made fuller and richer by the creatures that inhabit the Earth with us, not just … Continue reading “Animals Are a Blessing,” by Tinka Friend
Countless philosophers and scientists have attempted to prove the existence of their version of the Divine over the many years of human existence with mixed success. Humanity, despite at times witnessing miracles, receiving visions, and testing theories through various works, as a collective still yearns for a certainty that is historically (per most religious texts) … Continue reading “Evidence of God – Excerpts and Commentaries” by Mairi Moores
What does it mean to say that something matters to us? Or perhaps more importantly, what does it mean to say that we matter? Us mattering, and mattering to whom or what, and what matters to us is all so central to how we live. Mattering provides meaning and purpose in our lives, but it … Continue reading “What Matters and Why It Matters,” by Dr. Rebecca Goldstein
