Unitarian Universalists in many communities include an Animal Ministry.  Its mission is not limited to caring for our endearing pets.  They are inspired by the deeper UU principle of “respecting the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part.”

Animal-loving Unitarians see human beings as a key strand in the intricate web of life, , of course, but they believe that people are not the only strand that matters.  Their core principles not only affirm the “inherent worth and dignity of every person” and “seek justice and compassion in human relations,” they also want to extend these same goals to nonhuman animals.

They do this by informing themselves about, and seeking to reduce, animal suffering, by promoting ecological justice, by inspiring greater reverence for the earth and all of its species, and by striving to live in harmony with the natural world.

Curious about what such a philosophy entails in everyday life?  You’re welcome to learn more about it from guest presenter, Chris Seeholzer, at the Sedona Unitarian Universalist Fellowship service, on Sunday morning, October 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Chris is a long-time Sedona resident (and a former SUUF president) with a deep belief in having compassion for all beings.  For several years she served as a volunteer at a sanctuary for abused horses and farm animals.  She affirms the inherent beauty and interconnectedness of all species.

The title of her program is “Animal/Kind: Extending Our Compassion to ‘the Least of Them.’”  It will be held in the sanctuary of the JCSVV Synagogue at 100 Meadowlark Drive, on Route 179, in Sedona, next to the Fire Station.  Everyone is welcome.

October 25, 2024