Thanksgiving and Thanksgrieving

Thanksgiving can be a time of warmth, connection, and gratitude—but also of grief, memory, and reckoning. For many Indigenous peoples, this holiday brings reminders of loss and resilience. For others, it stirs personal sorrow amid celebration. This Sunday, we hold space for the full spectrum of this season—both thanksgiving and thanksgrieving. Through reflection, story, and … Continue reading Thanksgiving and Thanksgrieving

Of Fingers and Moons

The Buddha once said, “My teachings are like a finger pointing to the moon. Don’t mistake the finger for the moon.” This Sunday, we explore the difference between the symbols and stories we use to describe truth—and the deeper truths themselves. As Unitarian Universalists, we draw from many sources: scripture, poetry, science, silence. But do … Continue reading Of Fingers and Moons