This third week of Chalica, we observe the third UU principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations If you are lighting candles at home … Continue reading Chalica Week 3: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations

This is the time of year when Martin Luther King, Jr., is in conversation for a scant few days as a public, semi-religious observance of a mostly secular saint and … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: The King We Should Never Forget

This second week of Chalica, we observe the second UU principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations. If you are lighting candles at home to observe this season, here’s … Continue reading Chalica Week 2: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations

There are those people out there who just seem to be filled with a goodness and a genuine, real love and care. People like Mr. Rogers or Steve Irwin or … Continue reading Food for our Minds and Spirits: Save Mychal at All Costs

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

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!