PRIMARY category for news posts about learning opportunities that fall outside of specific RE programming
Readings will be shared with those interested in joining in this program. But specific readings will include: Meghan O’Gieblyn from God, Human, Animal, Machine (on transhumanism and religion) Chuck Klosterman from Eating … Continue reading The Deep End: Thoughtful Conversations on Big Questions.
This first week of Chalica, we observe the first UU principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person. If you are lighting candles at home to observe this season, … Continue reading Chalica Week 1: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Tetris is one of the earliest video games ever made. If you haven’t played it, you certainly know about it. A series of blocks tumbles from the top of a … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Kill Screen
Christmas is best when it is for everyone. Some people don’t want Christmas. Some people don’t want to share Christmas. Some people are overwhelmed by Christmas. Some people are disappointed … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Menagerie at the Nativity
I spent this week at home with COVID! What a bummer. Having come through the pandemic together, it’s weird to be back in “lockdown” mode all by myself. I’m bored … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Blue Christmas
We are in a time of year when there is so much going on, it feels like time is speeding by. Even as I write these very words, I am … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Slow Down!
Last week, Rev. Randy invited us to reflect on a story about a woman who tosses a glove she’s left because she’d rather someone have the pair than for her … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Toss Your Gloves!
An amazing opportunity from Westshore UU and the Religious Education program there! Some more details: Children and caregivers are invited to explore identity, diversity, justice, and action through age-appropriate discussion … Continue reading Playdates with a Purpose! Learning about Justice for Kiddos At Westshore UU
Feeding someone else is a unique kind of gift. Gifts are by definition supposed to be extra, unnecessary things. That’s why socks make a bad gift. Everyone needs socks. It’s … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Serving and Being Served
Our Youth Group this past month spent some time talking about the idea of the “overview effect.” It’s what happens when astronauts see the earth from outer space. Almost universally, … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Bird’s Eye View of Everything That Ever Was
