Speaker: Rev. Dr. Randy Partain

Allowables

Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet and one of the foremost authors of the Black Arts Movement, died near the end of 2024. Nikki left a rich legacy of poems – some … Continue reading Allowables

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A Story of Us

Lori Gottlieb says that we are all unreliable narrators of our own lives. Rather than our stories being shaped by our circumstances, the way we narrate our lives shapes what … Continue reading A Story of Us

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Peace on Earth

We sing songs around December holidays that invoke “peace on earth.” And many Unitarian Universalists consider Peace to be among their personal spiritual values. What do we mean by “peace … Continue reading Peace on Earth

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The Presence of Absence

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This Moment Only

LENAC Eckhart Tolle observed, “Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry – all forms of fear – are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, … Continue reading This Moment Only

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Tikkun Olam

Tikkun olam is a central Jewish concept that means “repairing or mending the world.” But the world is really big place. And it seems to need a lot of mending. … Continue reading Tikkun Olam

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