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
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Randy Partain
Christmas Eve 2024
Our interactive Christmas Eve service will begin at 6:00PM, with pre-service music by UUCC’s many talented young people beginning at 5:30PM. Following our joyous service for all ages, we’ll share … Continue reading Christmas Eve 2024
Let Your Light So Shine
Yule gets its name from the same root as words like yell and yodel. Our ancestors would gather to sing back the sun. To call out for light to reawaken. … Continue reading Let Your Light So Shine
The Presence of Absence
The absence of people, grief, separation through death or fractured relationships
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
A Delicate and Vulnerable Habit of Mending (Bread Ceremony)
We’ve spent the month considering the need to repair the ruptures in our relationships. We’ve explored what our responsibility might be in the work or repair. Some of us may … Continue reading A Delicate and Vulnerable Habit of Mending (Bread Ceremony)
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
Fox Woman Dreaming
Ruptures happen in human relationships. Repair can be difficult or unpleasant work. Maybe we feel embarrassed or shameful that we have to repair things sometimes. So why not just move … Continue reading Fox Woman Dreaming
Tending Covenant
Our congregation has a covenant. Many of our groups have covenants, too. As Unitarian Universalists, we have a covenantal relationship with all other Unitarian Universalists. Our approach to covenant may … Continue reading Tending Covenant
Taking It All In
Something happens within us when we hear or read other people’s messages. We often do a lot of interpreting and meaning making. What if we’re working too hard in our … Continue reading Taking It All In