Here is the recording (28:16) of David Soliday speaking this morning on the topic of Theology of Widening the Circle of Care. (Link leads to service description.) Also Here is a quick elevator speech for answering the question, “What do Unitarian Universalists believe?” David shared it in the discussion (not recorded) after the presentation. Every … Continue reading Today’s Topic Recording
The waters of life are all around us, and have whetted us today. Did you get a drink?
Does anyone else feel like we need more faith these days? The past few months have been a bountiful harvest of uncertainty, a mighty river of concerns, worries, and stresses. We live in a pandemic, in a Presidential election year, which means it’s also a leap year, and a time when it seems like all … Continue reading Faith in a time of uncertainty
The NPR radio show/podcast, Hidden Brain, hosted by Shankar Vedantam, makes me wonder how many biases we have that we might not be aware of. Fortunately, Wikipedia has a handy list, and, boy, is it long! That’s truly an iceberg! There are… Decision-making, belief, and behavioral biases Social biases, and Memory errors and biases Knowing … Continue reading How much of your brain is hidden?
Back in March, the UU World magazine published an article that was harmful to trans people in the UU movement. Last weekend, we spend some time learning more about this controversy, and how we can be more understanding, respectful, and welcoming to people who are not like us. First, here are some tips for talking … Continue reading Seeking to be More Understanding of Others
[This is the Sunday service, presented at the Second Ward Community Initiative this morning.] Prelude Music: “This Land is Your Land”, by Woody Guthrie (Asch Recording) Welcome: …to DUUF, to the SWCI, to these beloved communities. …to refreshments and conversation after the service. All are welcome here. Call to Worship & Lighting the Chalice: Discipline, … Continue reading Beloved Community
A poem about Sabbath
Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I had a very good time this past weekend, with the fellowship and with my family. While we’re still challenged in some aspects of organization, there’s a lot going on with DUUF that we should all be thankful for. For example, since we’re more like a covenant group … Continue reading Pastor’s Post 3/4/2019: Sharing in discussion and service
Here are 10 fine reasons for joining a Unitarian Universalist fellowship, like ours: Because here we join with open hearts and minds to celebrate together, seeking what is sacred among us. Because here we are part of a long, liberal tradition of reason and tolerance, of hope and liberation. Because here we honor our Jewish … Continue reading Ten good reasons to join us
Part two (of 2) of our testimony, inspired by Sunday service at the 2018 GA, is focused on what gives us hope. Watch Part 1!
