Progress is such a clean and tidy word for a process that is often messy and bumbling. Particularly in times as intense as these past two years maybe the ONLY way we are going to “progress” is by embracing the stumbling we necessarily do. Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy, Robbie Edge, Tricia Garcia and Jude Markel. Tech … Continue reading Stumbling is the Way We Move Forward
All powerful? All knowing? A dominant strand of Christian theology teaches that God is all powerful and all knowing (omnipotent), leading humans to ask “why all the suffering then?” But what if God (whatever that word means) could be something other than all powerful and all knowing? And what is power anyway? Rev. Leroy Egenberger and Sharon Arpoika … Continue reading Omnipotence and Other Theological Mistakes
UU’s are not terribly fond of the word “faith”–many have recollections of being told to believe in a white man in the sky. Yet faith in and connection to that which is larger is what we desperately need so that we can honestly and lovingly face all the disaster unfolding around us. Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy, … Continue reading Faith and Disaster
“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return” are the words recited to Christians receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. How does focusing on the ashes help us to live and love more richly, fully, and deeply? Worship leaders: Rev. Darcy, Leroy Egenberger, and Jorge Torrez. Tech … Continue reading Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
There are several varieties of love, compassion and many reasons to love. Still, at the core, what is the main purpose of love? Why does it exist? Take some quiet time to reflect on this before February 27th and come explore. Worship Leaders: Haruko DeArth, Todd Whiteley, Jude Markel and Amanda Gilbert. Tech Crew: Brian Wise. Guest … Continue reading The Core Purpose of Love
Join Rev. Erin and others for “part 2” of exploring Barbara Peacock’s book, Soul Care in African American Practice, and “widening the circle” of our understandings of spiritual practice in general, in the black tradition specifically, and regarding the practices of specific black leaders past and present. Come continue widening the welcome of black culture into your very be-ing, … Continue reading Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 2
Barbara Peacock’s book, Soul Care in African American Practice, has much to offer in regard to “widening the circle” of our understandings of spiritual practice in general, in the black tradition specifically, and regarding the practices of specific black leaders past and present. In exploring this book and the questions it raises, we widen the welcome of … Continue reading Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 1
Come explore what self- compassion is, is not, why it often gets lost as a practice, particularly for women and persons of color, and times when it is perhaps most critical. Guest Minister: Rev. Erin Matteson
Tich Nhaat Hahn’s community called Plum Village in France, has an ongoing podcast called “The Way Out, Is In.” Today we explore how daily intentions created from the inner-self can assist us to find our way out of insecurities and fear so we can journey with more peace and awareness. Worship leaders, Haruko DeArth, Elaine … Continue reading Creating Intentions
As I travel the road of sobriety, I’m learning about when I set intention (to be compassionate, to be forgiving, to be sober!) and when it is time for action.Let me share some of my discoveries so far, and how they may help anyone leading an intentional life. Worship Leaders: Robbie Edge, Brian Wise and … Continue reading Human Being, Human Doing
