This Sunday comes during a portion of the Jewish calendar known as ‘the Days of Awe.’ The great teacher Maimonides had a lot to say about the High Holy Days and the forgiveness and atonement that is at their heart. We will draw from some ancient texts and try to apply them to modern situations … Continue reading Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Late civil rights activist John Lewis called us to: “Not get lost in a sea of despair and to never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” How can our new UUA Article II values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, Generosity and Love guide us to widen … Continue reading Toward the Beloved Community of Unitarian Universalism
In 1891 Alfred Russel Wallace wrote “Although we have progressed vastly beyond the savage state in intellectual achievements, we have not advanced equally in morals.” This is certainly still the case, nevertheless we have made some progress. When feeling discouraged about social progress it can be encouraging to take a long view. People, worldwide, have … Continue reading Moral Progress
Poetry (from the Greed word, poiesis, ‘making’) is a form of expression that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to present multiple layers of meaning. Creatively using techniques suggesting contrast, irony, metaphor, allusion, myth and humor provide a conversation between surface-level and higher order meaning. The ability to simultaneously reflect on a wide variety … Continue reading Annual Poems Service
This year was a momentous General Assembly which considered a change in how our faith is articulated. There were also Actions of Immediate Witness and a statement of support for transexuals and others that were controversial. You won’t want to miss the exciting details in this service. The Zoom link and Order of Service will … Continue reading What Happened at General Assembly and What it Means
