When the chips are down, it’s always good to remember that pain and discomfort are transient. But then again, so are happiness and ease. If all of our experiences are transient, then what on earth is permanent?
Former UUA President Peter Morales once described our occasional way of being as arriving to the conversation “pre-offended.” He was talking about the indignity that many of feel, in our association of congregations and in the world, as being roadblocks to genuine engagement. But there must be some way to use that indignity in for a higher purpose. Personal Reflection “Stronger Than I…
Admitting that you have little control in the world can be the first step in building resilience and strengthening your relationships to yourself and other people. For some, that means giving over control to a higher power. Does a higher power have to be called God? How do Humanists engage in that process? Sounding of the Singing Bowl Rev Denis PreludeSicilienne from…
(With members of the Prayer Circle) Do you want to change the world? The old adage is that you should start with yourself. Make one big change, with the intention of making yourself a gift to the world, and you just might be able to. If you set the intention. The first Sunday of each month is Food Sunday, when we collect…
Join us to revisit the timeless wisdom of Mr. Rogers, as we ponder our relationship with ourselves and our community. How does the divine spark within each of us provide light for the world? How do we demonstrate our love for others in ways both big and small? Join guest minister Rev. Rina Shere for a morning of exploration and reflection.
As we explore ourselves as people of integrity we need to take a look at exactly what is our responsibility and why it is so.
In its heyday, the Greenwood Neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma was called the “Black Wall Street,” an exemplar of what a thriving community could like. But that all changed. And today, something different is coming into being, something that may be almost as radical. Sermon “Whatever Happened to Greenwood?” Rev. Denis Letourneau Paul “Vibrant” has to be one of the most overused words in…
There is probably nothing more frustrating than trying to do a job with the wrong tool. A poor finished product — or even failure — is almost guaranteed. But when everything is used for its intended purpose things just go smoother. The first Sunday of each month is Food Sunday, when we collect non perishable food, toiletries and cash for our neighbors…