An elephant, despite its strength and size, can be controlled by a simple stick because of belief and conditioning. What “small sticks” control us? Old fears, outdated assumptions, and inherited limitations can keep us bound, even when we possess great power. This service invites us to reflect on the hidden forces—personal and cultural—that shape our … Continue reading The Elephant and The Stick

This Sunday Service will introduce us to a new word and another way to see ourselves and our world.  “Yielbongura” is a West African word from the Dagara people of Burkina Faso. It means being aware of the existence of that which is more than literal knowledge. It reminds us that our learned understanding of … Continue reading Yielbongura -The Thing that Knowledge Cannot Eat

This service honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day by centering the stories, wisdom, and resilience of Native peoples, past and present. We will reflect on the truth of our shared history, the ongoing struggles for justice, and the gifts that Indigenous traditions bring to our spiritual journey. Together, we will ask: How can we as Unitarian Universalists … Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day