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Post-hurricane and post- election, UU communities have been supportive and healing spaces. As we witness the rise of autocracy and disrespect for the worth and dignity of people in marginalized communities we are invited to consider what living out our values will look like and who our partners will be. Join in and consider all the ways … Continue reading oUUr Presence Matters
In this service, we’ll explore the concept of roles and permissions—both in the digital world and in our personal lives. Drawing inspiration from how websites manage user access, we’ll reflect on how we can apply a similar framework to our relationships, customizing roles and permissions to create emotional safety and security. By examining how boundaries … Continue reading Roles and Permissions: Navigating Boundaries with Emotional Security
Every once in a while someone decides they need to fix a religion. Most UUs know about Thomas Jefferson’s shocking take on how to fix colonial Christianity in the late 1700s, But did you know a former King of Thailand made changes that shook up the local Buddhism in the 1800s? It gets sticky sometimes … Continue reading When Religions Clean House
Ashevillian, Chuck Brodsky, lived on a mountain the last time we saw him. Since Hurricane Helene tore through his town, he now lives precariously on the edge of a cliff with a badly damaged driveway and no front yard. Because his home was not damaged, FEMA will not help and he has had to create … Continue reading We Are Each Other’s Angels
Join us as we celebrate Martin Luther King weekend with a look back at how UU’s have joined in the struggle for voting rights along with music from the civil rights era. This is a YouTube sermon.
Flowing with the moon for peace, health, joy, and fun in all areas of our lives! t’s a new year! Let’s try something ancient… Kallie will share a simple and powerful tool that has helped her to improve the quality of her life – living in synch with the rhythms of the moon.
How do we choose which doors to open and be present for whatever is behind the door? Are we willing to witness whatever that is, whether it is a door to our own lives or a door to someone else’s life? Join us as we transition into our new year!
A few of my favorite Christmas readings including Garrison Kellers retelling of the Christmas story and a few thoughts on why this ‘non-Christian’ has always loved and celebrated the season. We’ll also have a special prelude performance by Lara Jackson celebrating Yule.
If you’ve ever woken up from a full night’s sleep exhausted, you’re not alone. As a culture, resting is not our strongest skill. Many people struggle to get good rest, and even more people believe that rest means sleep. The concept of “rest” can be divided into 7 types and, according to Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith, … Continue reading Rethinking Rest for Our Body, Mind & Spirit
If we were to make a list of what keeps a human healthy, it would include sleep, physical activity, wholesome food, clean water — and connection to others. We are wired for connection, but we’re also more isolated and lonely than ever. This cultural moment has been named a national epidemic in the U.S., and … Continue reading Italian Balconies: Reflections on Connection
