Desolate: “Bereft of friends or hope: sad and forlorn.” Desolation: “The state of being forsaken; loneliness.” Console: “To allay sorrow or grief.” Consolation: “The state of being consoled.” One way … Continue reading January 2021 Touchstones Theme: “Consolation/Desolation”
William Kittredge wrote, “Many of us live with a sense that there is something deeply wrong in our society. Many feel our culture has lost track of the reasons one … Continue reading December 2020 Touchstones Theme: “Kindness”
In his poem, “The Blessing,” poet James Wright wrote, “Suddenly I realize/ That if I stepped out of my body I would break/ Into blossom.” Has life ever seized you … Continue reading November 2020 Touchstones Theme: “Spirituality”
For the past month, your DRE Search team (Rev. Chris Rothbauer, Sally McCreary, and Emily Graff) have been working hard, consulting with regional staff and the Board, thinking about what … Continue reading Religious Exploration Announcement!
Introducing Our Focus Why is Emotional Intelligence a social justice focus? Put simply, being able to understand our own emotional reactions and how we affect others can increase our effectiveness … Continue reading October 2020 Social Justice Focus: Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
In 1983, Dr. Howard Gardner, a professor of education at Harvard University, introduced the theory of multiple intelligences in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. He … Continue reading October 2020 Touchstones Theme: “Emotional Intelligence”
Introducing Our Focus While there is not an obvious focus for worth and dignity for September, apart from the Jewish day of Atonement, Yom Kippur on September 28, 2020, there … Continue reading September Social Justice Focus: North American Indigenous People and the First Principle
Our first principle affirms “the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” This principal affirms the amazing reality that we call life. To be alive and to savor existence on … Continue reading September 2020 Touchstones Theme: “Worth & Dignity”
Friends, Over these last week, AUUF’s staff and leadership have been responding to the ever-changing landscape, making adjustments and plans to keep you and our community both safe and connected. … Continue reading Important Update on AUUF’s Response to COVID-19
Today we welcomed Rev. Pam Gehrke to the AUUF. Here are some sights and sounds from the day. Sermon, click the play button below to listen: The Fabric of Community, … Continue reading October 2, 2016–Sermon Recording, Group Photo, Other Photos
