Most spiritual traditions have special language—words and phrases that have deep shared meaning for a community. In Unitarian Universalist communities, we have a bit of that too. But we also shy away from some words that are commonplace in other spiritual communities.
We each spend a lot of time caring for our world. For some of us, that looks like pouring a lot of time and energy into fostering systemic change in … Continue reading A Beautiful Stillness
Our 8th graders share their talent and wisdom along with the current state of their credos.
Easter is a celebration of renewal and rebirth. We might forget that renewal is possible for us. We adopt a posture of resignation sometimes, assuming that the way things have … Continue reading Spiritual Chiropractic
A joyful awakening lifts your spirit and opens your heart and oh how we love those joy-filled experiences! However, some awakenings are gradual and it feels like you’re coming out … Continue reading The Gift of Awakening
You may be familiar with the idea of “love languages” because of a book by Gary Chapman. Basically, each of us have natural ways of offering and receiving love. In our … Continue reading Mama Earth’s Love Language
Since 2009, Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) has been an opportunity to celebrate transgender people, raise awareness of transgender issues, and highlight the contributions transgender people have made in society. … Continue reading Allowable Answers
We celebrate the 20th anniversary of IMPACT, a partnership between the Shaker Heights Youth Center, Shaker Heights Middle School, and this congregation. We’ll hear from special guests and leaders from … Continue reading Celebrating IMPACT
In the United States, have our focus on credentials, degrees, and competitive examinations undermined both equality and opportunity? How should religious liberals respond?
Cultivating a future is kind of like cultivating a thriving plant. There are lots of important things that have to happen underneath the surface in order for the leaves and … Continue reading Cultivating Our Future
