When we think about the theme of interdependence, we can stay on the surface of the water, or swim a little deeper to explore some of the “subsets” under the main umbrella. Come join with others in diving a little deeper to get to some … read more.
In our rapidly dechurching society, why make a commitment to our congregation or any congregation for that matter? Come hear the new members of UUFSC as they share why they are deciding to “go against the grain.”
Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy, Robbie E., and Magdalene M. … read more.
Philosopher Lauren Berlant once asked “does belonging always feel like belonging or does it sometimes feel like prison?” What does belonging actually feel like– and what should it feel like in a Unitarian Universalist congregation? Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy, Brian W, and Melynda Rodriguez. Tech … read more.
“Handle Hard Better” are the words that Duke University’s women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson said in a speech to her team. The video of her not even 3 minute speech went viral, inspiring hundreds of people to share with Lawson how they are handling hard … read more.
Historian Howard Zinn writes that “what leaps out from the history of the past hundred years is its utter unpredictability.” We honor the joy and power of the unpredictable in times of pervasive cynicism and fear. Please bring a flower or two to worship (whether … read more.
“Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing” writes Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye. At first glance, kindness may not seem like the most powerful idea to invoke given all that we are facing in … read more.
In the famous science fiction show Star Trek Next Generation, the terrifying cyborg collective the Borg tell victims who are about to be absorbed into their collective that “resistance is futile.” But is it? Or what else is it? As we seek healing and transformation … read more.
Advocating for children in the foster care system and training others to advocate for these youth has taught CASA Executive Director Steve Ashman many lessons. Come listen to Steve share some of his hard-won wisdom and consider how we can better support these children and … read more.
“Other significant others” is the term psychology professor Eli Finkel uses for those people in our lives to whom we make deep commitments who are not a romantic partner or part of our traditional nuclear family. How can we begin expecting and risking more in … read more.
Come celebrate the glorious beauty we are surrounded by at this time of year (if your allergies allow!) Please wear your boots or sneakers and a coat as you will be invited to take a brief contemplative walk (or do a sitting) into the surrounding almond … read more.
