This second week of Chalica, we lift up our shared value of TRANSFORMATION, which calls us to adapt to the changing world.
We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect, reflected in our consistent commitment to accept one another and encourage one another to spiritual growth.
Chalica Candle Lighting – Purple Candle
Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief.
Do justly NOW.
Love mercy NOW.
Walk humbly NOW.
You are not obligated to complete the work
but neither are you free to abandon it.
the Talmud
- This is a great conversation to have together. What do the words mean and then when and where might this apply to our own life? Specific examples help us to remember the concept for the future.
- If we wanted to rewrite it in words that are easier to understand or remember, what might the new version be? If you come up with one send your version to jenni.papp@uucleveland.org
UU Hymn
Hymn #123, Spirit of Life, has the following lyric:
Spirit of Life, come unto me.
Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea;
move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free;
Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.
This song, according to the author, Carolyn McDade, was written as a prayer, a request for support, for rest, for renewal, for perspective. When the world is too much to bear, this prayer re-grounds us and offers us a chance to transform from worn and tired to refocused and energized.
Exploring Transformation with Others
Let’s explore change. Find opportunities when we can help create change. Wonder what are important adaptations to a changing world. And notice how attention to this leads us to grow spiritually as well.
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