Since Descartes created his mind-body dualism, western colonial spirituality has traditionally focused on the immaterial soul and mind as the objects of the spiritual while ignoring the body. But what … Continue reading The Body is the Temple of the Sacred: Biospirituality as an Antidote to Modern Alienation

Niceness culture teaches that the moral way is to always be nice to everyone, no matter the context. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine why niceness is not always … Continue reading Sometimes It’s Not Nice to Be Nice

Imbolc is an honoring of the Celtic Goddess Briget and the Christian Saint Brigid, who was renowned as a patron of beauty. Beauty tends to be thought of as a … Continue reading The Meaning of Beauty: An Imbolc Service

Recently, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Article II Commission released a proposal to replace our principles with a list of shared values. Whatever your feelings about these changes, it presents an … Continue reading Redefining Unitarian Universalism for a New Generation

Howard Thurman once said, “Keep alive the dream; for as long as a man has a dream in his heart, he cannot lose the significance of living.” In honor of … Continue reading Keep Alive the Dream

The hearth fire was where stories were traditionally told in many cultures, and the tradition continues through fireside services today. Our chalice fire can be a great place to rededicate … Continue reading The Fire That Warms Us in the Winter

The Christmas story is accompanied by terrifying dreams and visions that are seldom included in the feel-good seasonal narrative but which shape the story in important ways. They are an … Continue reading The Invitation: A Christmas Eve Service

Don’t feel like being joyful this holiday season? In our annual Blue Christmas service, we’ll hold space for all emotions. If the holiday season is a difficult one for you, … Continue reading When Joy is Hard to Find: A Blue Christmas Service

As we celebrate the darkest day of the year, is their still joy in the darkness? In this service, we’ll explore darkness and whether it can help us find the … Continue reading Imagining Joy in the Darkness: A Solstice Service

In contrast to our dominant market economy, many cultures have traditionally existed as egalitarian gift economies where the world, and its associated responsibilities, belong to everyone. In this service, Rev. … Continue reading The World As Gift: Finding Joy in Being Together