Topic: UU Principles

“Building Bridges Across Diversities: Political Differences,” by The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Service video BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Summer Sermon Series, Part 2 of 4. UU congregations are made up of people holding a wide variety of religious beliefs. In fact, UUism draws from several different faith traditions and we affirm the acceptance and encouragement of diversity. We acknowledge that we need each other and our differences … Continue reading “Building Bridges Across Diversities: Political Differences,” by The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

“Building Bridges Across Diversities: Different Beliefs and Spiritualities,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Service video BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES Summer Sermon Series, Part 1 of 4 UU congregations are made up of people holding a wide variety of religious beliefs. In fact, UUism draws from several different faith traditions, and we affirm the acceptance and encouragement of diversity. We acknowledge that we need each other and our differences … Continue reading “Building Bridges Across Diversities: Different Beliefs and Spiritualities,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

“Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2023: New Proposed Covenant and Principles,” by Alec Peck

Service video Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws, Principles and Purposes is the foundation for all the work of the UUA and its member congregations and covenanted communities. It is the covenant between UUs to affirm and promote our seven principles and six sources, but it hasn’t always been phrased the way it … Continue reading “Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 2023: New Proposed Covenant and Principles,” by Alec Peck

“Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson

Service video We have all heard the phrase “The only constant in life is change.” Times change, perspectives change, relationships change. In the midst of these shifting references, is it possible for some things to remain authentic and true? In today’s sermon, Rev Kelly writes “A tree needs roots; and it also needs branches.” What … Continue reading “Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson

“Honoring Earth Day”

Service video This 2023 Earth Sunday service was compiled by the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth. Unitarian Universalism’s seventh principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,” makes this a day to celebrate religiously.

“…the infinite enlargement of the heart…,” by The Reverend James C. Leach

Service video Rev Leach focused this sermon on the principle that we are all part of an interdependent Web of Life, and he reflects on the ways this web of life is important, not only to the survival of our church and the world through pledging, but also the joys that can come from doing … Continue reading “…the infinite enlargement of the heart…,” by The Reverend James C. Leach

“Aesthetics and Morals: Making Poetic Principles,” by Alec Peck

Service video We generally think of our personal choices as be either aesthetic or moral choices: Do I wear blue or green today? Do I donate my dollar to the children’s hospital or the homeless shelter? We think of the appeals to what is “good” morally and what is “good” artistically as being independent: A … Continue reading “Aesthetics and Morals: Making Poetic Principles,” by Alec Peck

“Fixing the Flat Tires on the Wheel of the Year,” by Bill Casey

Service video The winter solstice is a celebration of the sun. The cycle of nature inspired the cycle of holiday observations honoring the symbolism of fire and light; along with life, death, the rising sun, and the moon. In turn, we follow the cycle of the year. The question is, are we just running around … Continue reading “Fixing the Flat Tires on the Wheel of the Year,” by Bill Casey

“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