What We Mean When We Say
Over time, there are words that we see frequently used in covenants. A kind of shorthand covenantal language. How do we know what these words mean? Do we all mean … Continue reading What We Mean When We Say
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The Promises We Inherit
Our ancestors had an impression of community that guided their behavior and decisions. We embrace covenant because our Unitarian and Universalist ancestors sought something different from creed and doctrine to … Continue reading The Promises We Inherit
Living Questions of Belief
Sometimes people mistakenly say of Unitarian Universalism that “you can believe whatever you want.” But it is true that we hold a diversity of beliefs. Our personal credos are not … Continue reading Living Questions of Belief
Living Questions of Brokenness
The “problem of evil” has been a theological challenge for as long as people have been spiritual beings. Sometimes we resist our Universalist theological heritage because we want people who … Continue reading Living Questions of Brokenness
Living Questions of Belonging
Coming Out Day began as a movement for dignity, safety, and liberation. It emerged from communities who understood that survival was never an individual act. LGBTQ+ people found one another, … Continue reading Living Questions of Belonging
Living Questions of Awe
It is often noted that Unitarian Universalists are great at asking big questions without needing to know the answers. And yet, a lot of us still feel very comforted by … Continue reading Living Questions of Awe
From CLE to DC: A Youth Journey
This summer, UUCC youth traveled to Washington, D.C., for a week of learning and service focused on food insecurity and the experiences of people who are unhoused. Working with food … Continue reading From CLE to DC: A Youth Journey
Democracy in Action
Our aspirations for the world are beyond ambitious. Our values call us toward a vision that might often feel out of reach. When it seems like society is heading in … Continue reading Democracy in Action
Ingathering: Living Water
We welcome special musical guests Windsong as we officially begin the new church year with a Water Ceremony, dating back to the 1980s, but based in earth-centered practices that have … Continue reading Ingathering: Living Water
Nature Deficit Disorder
Our increasingly indoor, screen-centered lives can leave us disconnected from the natural world—and from something essential in ourselves. This service explores the idea of “nature deficit disorder” and considers what … Continue reading Nature Deficit Disorder