The late Unitarian Universalist minister Forrest Church suggested a thought experiment: Imagine waking one morning from a deep sleep to find yourself in the nave of a vast, ancient “Cathedral of the World.” At one end is the first altar ever built; at the other end is a shrine to the world’s newest faith; in-between … Continue reading Wake Up in the Cathedral of the World [#4]
Few Unitarian Universalists believe in supernatural acts that alter how the natural world works. Instead, most UUs believe that life itself is the supreme miracle. Being alive is viewed as an incredible gift, something holy, awesome, and mysterious. UU Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the … Continue reading Do We Believe in Miracles? [#3]
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Participants in the Sedona Unitarian Universalist Fellowship value theologian Henry Nelson Wieman’s concept of the “Creative Interchange” as a source of human good. Here’s how it works: You and I interact; we learn something new from one another; we absorb that awareness into our own being; it enriches our experience of the world. Our enriched … Continue reading What Is the SUUF “Creative Interchange”? [#2]
We are pleased to include the “SUUF Blog” as an ongoing feature of our website! The posted articles now include a reference number to allow you to read all of them and keep track of where you left off.
A Message to Our SUUF Members and Friends, On Sunday, November 14th we will present our SUUF service ““Poetry As A Spiritual Practice”. We would love to feature several of our Fellowship’s original poems, and so we invite you to share your poetry (and/or your voice, if you’d like to read your own or another’s poetry.) POETRY FORMAT … Continue reading Calling all SUUF Poets & Poetry Readers
Members of the SUUF Board of Trustees met with Reverend Anthony Johnson on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 for the signing of his contract as SUUF’s minister for the year 2021-22. President Chris Seeholzer hosted the gathering, which was also attended by treasurer Tracy Young and secretary Pat Kopitke. Reverend Anthony is well-known to the SUUF … Continue reading Welcome (Back) to Our New Minister!
After more than a year of social distancing, SUUF was able to once again hold our Annual Picnic. About 30 members and friends enjoyed picture-perfect weather under the cottonwood trees in Oak Creek Valley. Kudos to Tracy & Ken for making the arrangements on short notice. The highlight of the gathering was welcoming our newest … Continue reading SUUF’s Annual Picnic in the Park
This exciting class begins Friday, April 9, is being offered at no charge to the SUUF community, and is limited to 12 participants. Click on the title above to learn all about it – and sign up soon!
Come join us for a rare opportunity to explore several works by artist John Henry Waddell through the lens of his partner in life and art, artist Ruth Holland Waddell. We each have our own ways of looking at the world and at art, Ruth will provide us with tools to deepen our experience when looking … Continue reading Thru an Artist’s Eyes: Join us for the John Henry Waddell Virtual Tour – Dec 16th at 5 PM MST
