A guided discussion about the presence and role of faith in our lives by Daniel Cobb and Heather Stefanescu. We’ll talk about three basic questions: What role has our faith had in our lives? What brought us to UUCP? and What do we believe, anyway?
Merriam Webster defines the word “commitment” as “an agreement or pledge to do something in the future,” “the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled,” or “an act of committing to a charge or trust.” Synonyms include faithfulness, devotion, dedication and loyalty. With so many different shades of meaning, as various members … Continue reading Commitment: What Does It Mean to You?
What is the difference between Fair and Equal? Even adults can confuse these terms. We think we understand but sometimes these terms are merged in unintentional ways. Marylee Donnelly will share thoughts about where the terms align and where they are different.
Our annual Flower Communion Service is a celebration of the renewal of life and hope at the center of this season of Easter, Passover, and Spring. It is also a time to build lasting memories for our children. Our sanctuary comes alive with the splendor of flowers, representing the variety and beauty reflected in our … Continue reading Flower Communion Sunday: Awaken to Life
Unitarian Universalism is often cited for not having a theology that adequately supports people in times of loss or grief. While our answers to theological questions about suffering may not match what some faith traditions teach, I do not believe we are bereft of a theology that validates our human experience and offers solace in … Continue reading Seeking Solace
The demands of daily life can suck us into a state of lifeless secularism where misery feels like our best friend and days and weeks roll into each other without much distinction. But what if we could awaken to our full potential of joy and spiritual attunement through something as simple as play? Join Trista … Continue reading A Gateway Into Awakening
Anne Lamott writes, “I have a lot of faith. But I am also afraid a lot, and have no real certainty about anything. I remembered something Father Tom had told me–that the opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. Certainty is missing the point entirely. Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, … Continue reading Faith in Action
Our Theme for this month, Renewing Faith, prompts me to ask that question. Faith: How do we find it, renew it, keep it? Is it possible to help one another hold on to faith in hard times? These are good questions, as we are now inundated with the disturbing and tragic images of war on … Continue reading What Is the Faith of a Unitarian Universalist?
Join UUCP’s very own community minister Rev. Maggie Lovins as we gather again in the transition to spring. What does it look like to renew ourselves as nature renews herself? Let us come together for renewing, reviving and restoring our faith together.
All of the stress and conflict bombarding us lately can leave us feeling anxious, confused, burnt out — seemingly without purpose or joy. During this talk, Lauren will review what sacred teachings, scientific research, and other sources have to say about quality of life. Practices such as nurturing relationships, serving others, and experiencing wonder seem … Continue reading Practices for a Meaningful Life
