Today we continue our series on the Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association with an examination of our second principle: “We affirm and promote justice, equity and compassion in human relations.” While these affirmations might seem self-explanatory, today we consider what makes them spiritual, imperative, and particular. Join us at 10:30 AM Sunday in person … Continue reading Disturbing the Peace
What if love—from romantic love, to the love between friends, to that which works for social liberation—is a matter of actions, not feelings, and what if, in the words of activist adrienne maree brown, “small is good, small is all.” Join us Sunday morning at 10:30 AM, either in person (masked and vaccinated) or online … Continue reading Let Us Speak of Tiny Loves
There is a curious logic out there in our contemporary culture that can suggest that compassion works best in limited, closed circles (the recent ban on the graphic novel “Maus” might be said to reflect this). In today’s worship we explore a diversity of sources (including Taoism, Zen, ancient archeology, and Universalism) that teach that … Continue reading Draw The Circle Wider Still
The first and most often quoted principle of Unitarian Universalism asks us to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of all people. And yet this principle is often misunderstood: inherent worth does not pre-exist, it relies on all of us to be made true. Join us in person (masked and vaccinated) or online … Continue reading When We Come to It
Attend 10:30 Sunday either in person (vaccinated and masked) or online (connection link below) What do mindfulness practices, including meditation, have to offer us in this present moment of prolonged pandemic and crumbling social systems? In this sermon, Katie will share her journey with mindfulness and meditation. She will also offer several practical tools and … Continue reading Cultivating Stillness in a World of Chaos
Rev. Susan’s discovery that one of her favorite civil rights heroes never really existed prompts a reflection on how movements for social change (from the civil rights movement to contemporary anti-racism, possibly even Christianity itself) rely more heavily on followers than leaders. Join in person (vaccinated and masked) or online (link below) Susan Ritchie (she, … Continue reading Searching for Mother Pollard
This time of year, it is natural to think about changes we might want to make to bring our lives in better alliance with our values. But what if goals and resolutions direct our energies to unhelpful places? Today, we explore instead what Buddhists know as right intention. Attend in person (masked and vaccinated) … Continue reading Slightly Improve Your Life Without Trying Hard
As UUs, we have no creed, unlike many other faith traditions. We do however, “Covenant to Affirm and Promote” a statement of core values, our Principles, which you can find on Page X of the gray hymnal. Our statement of principles, in one form or another, has been part of our faith tradition since 1887. … Continue reading New Year, Old Principles
For this between holidays worship, we offer a quiet, meditative service, on the theme of rest, renewal, and gratitude. Attend in person (vaccinated and masked) or online (connection information below). Susan Ritchie (she, her, hers) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NUUC Sunday Morning WorshipTime: 10:30 AM Sunday, December 26, 2021 Join … Continue reading The Stillness of Winter
A traditional celebration of Christmas with story, message, song, and candlelight. Join us in person (masked and vaccinated; please note for this worship we cannot guarantee social distancing and we will be enjoying the music of a small ensemble of vaccinated singers), or, join us online (and if you would like to join in the … Continue reading Christmas Eve Worship
