The Courage to be Vulnerable
Sometimes we think of being courageous as taking a stand. And sometimes the way we choose to “take a stand” might look like digging in our heels. We might create … Continue reading The Courage to be Vulnerable
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Randy Partain
The Courage to Say No
Our theme this month is Courage. And one of the most courageous things some of us can do is say No. Many of us wind up saying Yes to things … Continue reading The Courage to Say No
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
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
See No Stranger
What does it look like to be meaningful connected to others? Valerie Kaur suggests that we intentionally see everyone (and everything, really) as a part of ourselves that we are … Continue reading See No Stranger
Taming Your Shame Gremlin
Our summer theme is Connection. But something inside us often stands in the way of connection. That little voice that taunts us with fears that we are not good enough or … Continue reading Taming Your Shame Gremlin