Ruminations: Wonder
Our theme for December is Wonder. We’ll begin this Sunday with a spiritual grounding that is central to our faith tradition: surrendering to mystery.
Author: Randy Partain
Northeast Ohio UU Artists Show
The Aesthetics and Permanent Collection Committee at West Shore in Rocky River will be hosting “NUU” Art Exhibition: An Invitation for Northeast Ohio Unitarian Universalist Artists in early 2023. We are seeking professional and emerging artists from each of the area UU churches to consider … read more.
Ruminations: Why
Why
Gratitude is at the heart of some fairly common spiritual practices. Some people keep a gratitude journal. Maybe around a table at Thanksgiving, some gatherings include an opportunity for everyone to name something for which they are grateful.
Some people don’t get a lot out of … read more.
Foundation
We still have the capacity to be creative and persistent enough to extend genuine hospitality to one another—to express and receive active, unconditional love for one another. In mindfully apportioned, individually wrapped morsels.
Bread Ceremony Volunteers Needed
Our Bread Communion ceremony will be on Sunday, November 20, and we need a few volunteers to help things flow smoothly.
Ruminations: Change
Our theme for the month of November is Change.
Ruminations: Tie Clip
Tie Clip
On my personal altar, I have a tie clip in the shape of a key. It belonged to my grandfather. In a way, it represents reconciliation, which often requires some courage.
When I was growing up, I thought my grandfather was the epitome of serenity. … read more.
Ruminations: Stories
Are the stories you tell the ones you really want to be telling? Or are you telling stories that keep you from being who you most want to be?
Ruminations: Petals
Petals
As trees begin to cast off their leaves in my neighborhood, I’m reminded of an experience with a young friend. She had a flower with a lot of bright, delicate petals. As I watched, she plucked the petals off the flower and scattered them with … read more.
Ruminations: Scallops
If I can say No, then my Yes becomes a lot more meaningful.