Our June theme of Beauty brings to mind words like reverence and awe. Remembering one of my dear professors at Meadville Lombard Theological School, I added reason to the trinity. In his book, Reason and Reverence: Religious Humanism for the 21st Century, Rev. William Murry writes, “Since the beginning of recorded history, part of the religious … Continue reading Reason, Reverence and Awe
A moving part of the Sunday service at UUCP is the inclusion of We Remember, a time to recognize those whose lives were lost the previous week, in service to our country. While Memorial Day is often linked to the beginning of summer vacation, or a weekend for bargains, the sacrifice our citizens make for the … Continue reading We Remember
Humanists believe that human experience and rational thinking provide the only source of both knowledge and a moral code to live by … Humanism is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. Buz will speak on the … Continue reading The Reason of Humanism—From the Dark Ages to the Present
Come join us for a service for all ages celebrating the Pagan holiday, Beltane, featuring an interactive play adapted from Circle Round story, “The Goddess Blesses All Forms of Love.” While Beltane services traditionally focus on celebrating fertility and sacred unions, our service will honor all those who love and nurture others. We will also … Continue reading The Goddess Blesses All Forms of Love
Curiosity is the theme for May and I am curious about where the UUs of the Panhandle are headed. What are the dreams driving your congregation? What vision do you share for the future of Unitarian Universalism in your wider community? I’d love to hear your ideas. Talk to me, or email me. On May 5th … Continue reading Getting Curious
This month some of our Unitarian Universalist congregations will contemplate our tradition of drawing people in, or widening our circle. How do we remain true to our core values, while continuing to open ourselves to new thoughts and ideas? In this time of divisiveness and fear, how does our unique story guide us in expanding our … Continue reading Widening The Circle
Because I was raised in the Russian Orthodox Church, I seem to have mysticism in my genes. During my spiritual journey, my contact with three teachers has guided me on the mystic path. Matt Fox taught me about the Christian mysticism of Meister Eckhart. Brian Swimme showed me how the new story of the universe … Continue reading UU Mystics in Community
Our Flower Celebration Service, also called Flower Communion, is a celebration of the renewal of life and hope at the center of the Spring season, which includes Easter and Passover. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, it is a time to build lasting memories for our children. Our sanctuary … Continue reading Flower Celebration Sunday
Anxiety is something that affects all of us to one degree or another. I think there are things that are reasonable to be concerned about (primarily those things you can actually do something about), and those things that no amount of worry or anxiety will have any effect on. Come listen to Bob Gerold on … Continue reading Feeling Anxious
Unitarian Universalism lost one of its most beloved and respected ministers on January 21. The Rev. Clark Olsen answered the call from Martin Luther King Jr. to clergy across the country to come to Selma in March of 1965. As a result, he was one of three UU ministers walking together when they were attacked … Continue reading From Selma to Today: Looking Back, Looking Forward
