This second in a two-part sermon series about prayer will explore what relevance, if any, prayer might have in our busy modern lives. Susan B. Anthony once wrote: “I pray every single second of my life – not on my knees, but with my work.” What is “prayer” for you? Words? Breath? Work? Or something … Continue reading What Good Is Prayer… In Our Demanding Lives?
In these crazy, wonderful, frightening times, can prayer possibly be a resource for us as we seek connection to a wider purpose and a larger hope? Is prayer even relevant for our humanistic / poetic / Buddhist / UU Christian, agnostic / pagan / questioning lives, anyway? This morning’s sermon is the first in a … Continue reading What Good Is Prayer… for Our Spirits?
What is truth, anyway? Politicians, poets, theologians and our neighbors all seem to have an opinion, these days. As UUs, we have long struggled with the challenge of recognizing some eternal truths in a constantly evolving world. With stories poetry, and a bit of UU history, we’ll explore the possibilities for naming and acting upon … Continue reading Is Truth Real?
How are the Christmas carols sounding to you, this year? Irrelevant? Or hopeful? This is a time in history of complicated feelings and events for many of us, and Christmas may just further complicate things right now. How can we authentically seize and celebrate joy, this season and into the new year?
As the year darkens yet again this autumn season, we’ll explore the deep meanings of light and darkness, found in legends, myths, poetry and theology and the effects that these have on us. Where is your shadow hiding? Where is your joy born?
As the air turns cooler and leaves turn browner, this is a season for us, too, to consider turning our hearts in a new direction. The Jewish High Holy Day of Yom Kippur earlier this week invited people to imagine turning away from anger and resentment, and turning towards forgiveness. This morning, we will wonder … Continue reading There is a Season
Our Annual Ingathering of the Waters ServiceWhat is home, for you? Can a disparate group of spiritual free thinkers be a fresh home for you, in these challenging times? You are invited to bring a small container of water representing a place or pond that has nourished you in past months, as we gather our … Continue reading Welcome Home!
Nina Helfert recently visited the Zuni Tribe and will lead the service with a presentation of “Zuni, a Nation and Religion in Our Midst”.
The earth is scorched and burning. Our air, soil, and waters are being consumed and destroyed in this generation. Thus, we will gather this Sunday morning in outrage and optimism, in fear for the future and with hope for what’s possible.We will gather to celebrate the earth which we love dearly, as life itself, and … Continue reading Loving the Earth Fiercely
