We will consider the moral and spiritual dimensions of trust. How is it earned by individuals, and how can it be cultivated collectively? What is the role of trust in … Continue reading Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

An exploration of the fifth of our seven UU principles: “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process in our congregations and in society at large.”   … Continue reading This is What Democracy Looks Like!

If there is one thing we all know about Unitarian Universalism, it is probably that we have no creed. What is less well known is what then brings and keeps … Continue reading Coming Together

An exploration of the role of belief in shaping religious identity. How does belief function in Unitarian Universalism, which does not entail conformity to any creed or doctrine?

Giving of the Plate (Domestic Violence Intervention Center)—Potluck—Board Meeting Working to understand the past—personal as well as collective—grounds us in the present and brings clarity to our vision for the … Continue reading “Hunger for Heritage”

There is an invitation circulating on Facebook asking you to “list the ten albums that were most important to you in your teen years.” To what extent does musical preference … Continue reading “What’s Your Song? Reflections on Identity and Music”

It has been my privilege to meet Bryan Stevenson and to support his organization, Equal Justice Initiative. His book Just Mercy has brought global attention to the work of EJI, … Continue reading Equal Justice Initiative

Unitarian Universalists sometimes feel torn between spiritual pursuits and social justice work. We will explore ways of honoring both impulses to enjoy lives of wholeness and integrity.

Food Bank Collection – Giving of the Plate (Iris Field Fund)—Potluck—BoardMeeting Civil rights activist and religious leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is justifiably celebrated by a national holiday … Continue reading Martin, Malcolm, and America