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

At the base of the Statue of Liberty, broken chains lie unnoticed by most—a quiet but powerful symbol of liberation from oppression. This Sunday, we turn our attention to the “hidden chains” in our lives and in our society: systems of injustice, internalized beliefs, and inherited burdens that still bind us. As Unitarian Universalists, we … Continue reading The Hidden Chains

War has been called many things—necessary, honorable, tragic—but it has also been rightly named for what it is: hell. This Sunday, we explore the moral and spiritual toll of war—not just on soldiers and civilians, but on the human spirit. As Unitarian Universalists committed to peace, justice, and the inherent worth and dignity of every … Continue reading War is Hell