What is an Awakening? Might it be reading a few words from a wisdom source, like the Buddha? “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” Are we, as individuals and as a society in an Awakening … Continue reading Awakening
In 1848 William and Ellen Craft made one of the most daring and remarkable escapes in the history of slavery in America. With fair-skinned Ellen disguised as a white male planter and William posing as her servant, the Crafts traveled by rail and ship―in plain sight and relative luxury―from bondage in Macon, Georgia, to freedom … Continue reading 1000 Miles to Freedom
Our faith of Unitarian Universalism calls us to do our work for justice. In these times of tumult, of grief and anger, we are called to respond. We answer the call by bringing in the voices that traditionally have been left on the margins. The systems that create and perpetuate inequitable outcomes fly in the … Continue reading Widening the Circle
Times, like these, of great uncertainty and upheaval can provide a climate of reflection that calls us to ask ourselves what contributions may the ancient spiritual wisdom of indigenous people make to our understanding of ourselves and of our world? We shall explore that question in this week’s talk and presentation centered on Native American … Continue reading Exploring Indigenous Spirituality
As we ride the waves of this pandemic and all the changes it’s made in our lives, how do we rebuild and reconnect in ways that are healthy for us, for our community, for our world? What spiritual wisdom can we draw from the ecosystems that surround us as we create, and re-create, sustainable and … Continue reading Wilderness Reclaimed
Starting this weekend we take a two-week break from our In-person services. This Sunday we invite you to revisit our virtual service from a year ago, featuring a sermon by our then-guest minister Rev. Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson, Find out how the 7 principles of Kwanzaa relate so well with our UU principles. Reverend Anthony introduces us … Continue reading Celebrate Kwanzaa
It has been said that the difference between “Living with Intention” and setting goals is the difference between being pulled into who we truly are as opposed to setting goals which involve pushing us out into future possibilities. When we set an intention, we must listen to that inner voice which speaks to who we … Continue reading Living with Intention
The poet Toi Derricotte revolutionized Black feminism with one line in a poem, “joy is an act of resistance.” The truth is life is meant to be joyous! We are pleasure-seeking beings by nature. Joy makes you younger, more intuitive, smarter, healthier, and more powerful. This talk will explore the “Power of Joy,” an energy … Continue reading The Power of Joy
Times, like these, of great uncertainty and upheaval can initiate an acceleration of calling. This call includes the call to awaken the elder and the sage within each person’s heart. In the old wisdom traditions, elders were considered to have one foot firmly on the ground of presence and of survival, and the other in … Continue reading The Call of the Elder
It has been four-hundred years since the first Thanksgiving was held, on land renamed Plymouth, Massachusetts. This day marks a celebration for many and a day of mourning for some. We will offer a container for both stories to be recognized. Let us consciously be aware of the joy and power inherent in truth-telling as … Continue reading Thanksgiving & Thanksgrieving
