The Opposite of Fitting In
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Ingathering 2022
Unitarian Universalists began celebrating Water Ceremony in the 1980s. Into our sacred space, participants traditionally bring water from a meaningful place. The combined water is symbolic of our shared faith … Continue reading Ingathering 2022
Connection with Ourselves: Breathe & Push
We conclude our summer series on connection exploring deep connection with ourselves. Each day is an act of giving birth to something in the world and in our lives. Our spiritual … Continue reading Connection with Ourselves: Breathe & Push
Hyde Park Service
If you have never participated in or attended a Hyde Park service, the service is called “Hyde Park” after a tradition in London’s Hyde Park, where people literally stand on … Continue reading Hyde Park Service
The Intentional Village
You may have heard the expression that “It takes a village to raise a child.” In this service we will consider what it takes to intentionally create a village, not … Continue reading The Intentional Village
Indra’s Net: the Interdependent Web
What does it mean to be part of an interdependent web of existence? It might surprise you that the origin of the metaphor is Indra’s Net in Buddhist scriptures (in the Atharva … Continue reading Indra’s Net: the Interdependent Web
Animal Blessing
We welcome a variety of species into worship as we take time to focus on our meaningful relationships with other animals in this special outdoor service. In many traditions, blessing someone or something imparts divine power or life.
Tend the Wound
We return to the wisdom of Valerie Kaur as we consider how to connect with people who act as our opponents. It begins with listening. “To listen to our opponents … Continue reading Tend the Wound
Reproductive Justice
The work of reproductive justice has never been more urgent. Join us this Sunday as we share our voices with those demanding reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. What does our … Continue reading Reproductive Justice
Some Tips for Putting Out Dumpster Fires
My wife and I exchange ornaments every year during the Winter holidays. The image here is the one I bought for 2020, the first year of the pandemic. A dumpster … Continue reading Some Tips for Putting Out Dumpster Fires