Practicing Spirituality and Mindfulness Act of Eating
Preparing, sharing, and eating food can be a mindful spiritual practice. In this lay-led service, we will explore how eating can be a sacred activity in our lives.
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A New Life Each and Every Day: Renewal as a Spiritual Practice
After a season of difficulty in our world, it’s more important than ever that we find ways to renew ourselves, even as it looks like our world may be able … Continue reading A New Life Each and Every Day: Renewal as a Spiritual Practice
Learning to Love Yourself: A Celebration of Our Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Non-Conforming Kin
In many parts of the world, including much of the United States, being transgender continues to be taboo. In this special Transgender Day of Visibility service, we’ll examine how accepting … Continue reading Learning to Love Yourself: A Celebration of Our Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Non-Conforming Kin
Our Constant Friends: Flowers as Spiritual Tokens
Japanese author Okakura Kakuzo once said, “In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” In our annual flower communion service, we’ll examine how flowers can be a token to … Continue reading Our Constant Friends: Flowers as Spiritual Tokens
How Can We Be Tolerant without Falling into Intolerance?
A look at how a community that encourages tolerance can give voice to intolerance. What can we do to live and maintain a peaceful, tolerant, and collaborative community?
Everyone’s a Role Model to Someone: Respect as a Guide to Life
In our current polarized world, it can be easy to cast aside people who harm or offend us. But what if changing the world was as simple as learning to … Continue reading Everyone’s a Role Model to Someone: Respect as a Guide to Life
To Feel Another’s Woe: Compassion as the Beginning of Mercy
Mercy has been lauded as a virtue for centuries, but it doesn’t come easy. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine what it means to be merciful and how compassion … Continue reading To Feel Another’s Woe: Compassion as the Beginning of Mercy
Letters of Mercy
At one time or another, each of us has shown mercy, or been shown mercy. As a spiritual practice, writing can help us deepen our understanding of mercies given and … Continue reading Letters of Mercy
Where Do We Come From? Evolution and the Story of Life
Since the dawn of humanity, people have always wondered, “Where do we come from?” When Charles Darwin promoted his theory of evolution, some believed it to be a nihlistic and … Continue reading Where Do We Come From? Evolution and the Story of Life
An Abundance of Connections
This year has really highlighted our need for community. In our stewardship kickoff service, we’ll examine how AUUF has been a lifeline for so many people this year and how … Continue reading An Abundance of Connections