Like “mom” and “apple pie” the word “love” seems to be accepted as unquestionably a good thing. “Standing on the Side of Love” is in competition with “Spirit of Life” for the most sung UU “hymn”. Even our president claims regularly, via tweet or speech or aside, to love someone or some thing or some … Continue reading Love is a Four Letter Word
We will continue to explore the topic of our current national and global crises with practical ideas for building a positive future for humanity even in the midst of chaos. Third in a series of four sermons that began with “Antidote to Despair.”
Continuing in a series that began with “Antidote to Despair,” we will look at some painful realities at how our nation and world have arrived in its current state of crises along with hopeful action each of us can take. Sources of insight to be drawn upon will include “No is Not Enough” by Naomi … Continue reading No is Not Enough
Join in our annual celebration of remembrance for all of our departed loved ones and ancestors by bringing a photo or memento to honor your beloved dead to be placed on our community table. The Service for All Ages includes a brief ceremony in our Memorial Garden with the addition of names of congregation members … Continue reading Remembering
I have been contemplating this passage from Romans 6:23 lately as it invites us to look at a sinful life leading to painful death in the New Testament but also of a free gift available to all people of faith- salvation. We will look at the modern meaning of sin, salvation and faith and how … Continue reading The Wages of Sin is…Death?
The participants of Burning Man, which takes place annually in the Nevada desert, are guided by 10 Principles which help guide them in the creation and nurturing of their intentional community. We can use those 10 Principles to help guide us as we strive to improve our own communities.
Continuing in a series that began with “Antidote to Despair,” we will look at some painful realities at how our nation and world have arrived in its current state of crises along with hopeful action each of us can take. Sources of insight to be drawn upon will include “No is Not Enough” by Naomi … Continue reading No is Not Enough
Our search for knowledge, wisdom and faith is shaped by the ideas we carry about who we are, where we belong and why we are here. What relationship do you have with mystery in your journey through this life?
How do we move through feelings of anger and despair to continue taking action toward our deepest values and hopes? This message will apply to our grief over the state of our nation in the world and to situations we may be facing in our personal lives.
When the world outside your door feels like chaos, the news gives you saddening and hateful clips daily, how does one summon the fortitude to go on with ‘normal’ life? How do we function like nothing much is really going on ‘out there’? I have no magic potion; every day for me is To Be … Continue reading TBD
