Many men and women have given their lives in service to our country and their sacrifice deserves commemoration. In a time when Memorial Day is known for barbecues, car sales, and a convenient three-day weekend, we should take a moment to stop and reflect on the true meaning of the holiday. Please join me as we … Continue reading Memorial Day: Remembering Through Poem and Song

Our Sixth Principle is the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Merriam-Webster defines a community as a unified body of individuals involved in joint ownership and participation. With world community as our aim, how do we best build and support our local community? What expectations should we have of others … Continue reading Building Community

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

General Assembly is upon us! It is a time when Unitarian Universalists gather together from far and wide to celebrate and search for (responsibly, of course) what it means to be UU. Please join me for a short history of Unitarian Universalism and my personal take on our uncommon denomination as someone who was raised … Continue reading Why are You UU?