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
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
Imbolc is an important festival in Irish history and modern paganism. While the previous festival of Yule honored the return of the sun, Imbolc welcomes the first signs of spring as the Earth starts to show the results of that increase of light and warmth. This day is also celebrated as St. Brigid’s Feast Day, … Continue reading “Imbolc and St. Brigid,” by Wren Monsour
This is the second in an going series. Miss Potter is best known for her writing and illustrations of children’s books. However this talk will focus on the less well-known aspects of her life; as an amateur scientist, a scientific illustrator, an environmental activist, a philanthropist, and her views as a Unitarian and a free-thinker.
It takes bravery to commit to a faith, cause, or movement larger than oneself; and it takes persistent courage to stay. The institutions and identities by which we define ourselves, are only so strong as the human commitments out of which they are made; the commitments to which we individually hold fast to support the … Continue reading “Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson
When we long to trust in God’s Love, what we see, what we sense, and what we experience around us seems to contradict that Love. How difficult it is to hang on to Hope when you live in a war-torn country. Following the liturgy of a quiet meditative Taize service, join us as we light … Continue reading “Taizé service: Hope Beyond all Hope,” by Tinka Friend
The weightiness of the passage of time is a long standing theme in art, poetry, and literature in many cultures. The literary motif in latin called “Ubi sunt . . .?” which translates to “Where are . . .?” engages with the poignant/wistful human feeling of the passage of life. For example, the phrase “Where … Continue reading “Swirl of Autumn Leaves: the Transitions of Life,” by Lee Greer
Today we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day as we explore how we can heal historical wounds that inhibit us from using the power of active imagination to co-create our future. The great Mvskoke/Shawnee leader Tecumseh words resonate with us today: “So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no … Continue reading “Healing the Past to Imagine the Future,” by Rev. Dr. Victoria Bomberry
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
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)
