At our annual ingathering service we celebrate our life journeys as Unitarian Universalists and the vibrant community we share, coming back together for a new program year after our summer of adventures, far or near. This service will include a board installation ceremony. After the service, the first Potluck luncheon of the year.
Lal will share his reflections on seminal writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau after recent visits to Concord and Walden Pond. He’ll include how Hindu and Buddhist texts influenced them and their contributions to the American philosophical movement of Transcendentalism with its emphasis on intuition over dogma and creed.
We look to our religious community and spiritual practices to help us to be the best people we can be. Can they also help us in our personal quest for happiness?
How much is enough? In a world where the problems of life seem out of control and keep compounding, how do we interact with people in more need than us. How much is enough? If you wake up in the morning thinking that you should be doing more than you are, what can you do? … Continue reading Compassion, Volunteerism and Social Action
Before the summer comes to an end, we’ll lift up the spiritual merits of time devoted to play. Spiritual nurture and growth happens when we cultivate our hobbies and spend precious time with friends and family. As humans seeking healing and wholeness in our lives, we often neglect the creative and restorative values of rest, … Continue reading Spirituality of Play
Fiction can be an excellent escape from the everyday. But sometimes it also allows us to communicate insights that provide valuable lessons. Metaphors about living that, if provided without the trappings of fiction, might not be as impactful. Let’s take a walk through the fiction section and remind ourselves of how we impact the landscapes … Continue reading Landscapes
Come hear our members and staff share personal highlights from attending the UUA General Assembly in New Orleans this summer. The service will examine the GA theme of Resist & Rejoice, a call to embody a more anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and multicultural UU faith. The service will include a Fifth Sunday “Share the Plate” Offering.
James has had the good fortune to fail big since moving to Pensacola two years ago. And while face down in the dirt he’s learned the value of owning his story, embracing vulnerability, and realizing we all experience shame (the “S” word) on a daily basis if we choose to honestly engage others and dare … Continue reading About Vulnerability
Have you ever had a deep longing to go to a certain place as if it was calling to you? We will explore the significance of personal journeys and how they can lead us to new life directions.
Taking a break from our routines to rest and refresh is one of the gifts of summer. In what ways can your summer offer you a time for personal reflection and renewal?
