More than just a way to prove or disprove the existence and nature of God, theology is the way each of us thinks about the world, how we find meaning, purpose, and a sense of direction in life. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine what a Unitarian Universalist theology could look like, and how … Continue reading Not Just About God: Theology as an Enquiry into Living

With Ramadan starting this week, we’ll examine the oft overlooked spiritual practice of fasting and ask how it can bring balance to our lives.

During the pandemic, we’ve gotten used to wearing masks, but some masks can hide who we are. In the kick off to our annual canvas, we’ll look at how AUUF creates a container for a place where we can be ourselves.

Shadow work is a form of psychological and spiritual work that asks us to look at our projections on others and take responsibility for them. In this service, Rev. Chris will examine the importance of owning our shadow as a way to heal the wounds of the past.

Power is often an uncomfortable topic because of the potential to misuse it. However, power in itself is not bad. In this service, we’ll look at power and ask how we can use it without abusing it.

It seems a given that we “should” love more, but what does it mean to be more loving? In this service, Rev. Chris will examine love as a force to create a better world.

Imbolc, the festival of the Celtic goddess Brigid, traditionally marked the start of spring in Celtic lands. As the goddess of poetry, Brigid can remind us to celebrate the return of the sun. In this service, we’ll examine the intersection of creativity and the coming spring and the importance of cultivating them in our lives.

Race scholar Ibram X. Kendi once said that “do-nothing climate policy is racist policy, since the predominantly non-White global south is being victimized by climate change more than the Whiter global north, even as the Whiter global north is contributing more to its acceleration.” In this service, we will examine the intersections between environmental justice … Continue reading Do-Nothing Climate Policy: Racism and Environmental Justice

White supremacy isn’t just about overt racism but all the little ways that racism shows up in our everyday lives. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service, Rev. Chris will examine how examining the ways we interact in the world can move us towards a more just world.

The Buddha’s quest through gurus and religious traditions was a search for renewal, for what could help him feel whole again. In this service, Rev. Chris will ask what we can learn from the Buddha and whether such wholeness is a dream.