This Sacred Earth
All faith traditions offer a perspective on planet Earth, this place we humans call home. The perspectives vary greatly, from the Earth being sacred, to all things worldly being simply … Continue reading This Sacred Earth
Speaker: Rev. Duffy Peet
Peace, Liberty and Justice for All
John Adams, one of our Unitarian forebears, had a significant role in crafting our U.S. Constitution. The preamble of the Constitution lifts up the concepts of peace, liberty, and justice. Like … Continue reading Peace, Liberty and Justice for All
The Roots of Easter
In this season of renewal and rebirth, we gather for a multigenerational celebration of the Pagan roots of Easter, including the origin of the Easter Bunny. Following the service, we … Continue reading The Roots of Easter
Community: Dreaming Big
For humans community is not just important, it is essential. We are born into and live our lives surrounded by community. The support, structure, and encouragement provided within community have … Continue reading Community: Dreaming Big
Considering the Democratic Process
The Fifth UU Principle speaks of “the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Democracy is a foundational element of the United States as … Continue reading Considering the Democratic Process
The Right of Conscience
The first portion of our Fifth Principle lifts up the “right of conscience.” There are echoes here of well-known Unitarians such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. But … Continue reading The Right of Conscience
The Search for Truth and Meaning
It has been asserted that as human beings we must make meaning of what we encounter and experience if we are to thrive or possibly even survive. In the process … Continue reading The Search for Truth and Meaning
A Free and Responsible Search
There is a saying that goes, “Life is a journey not a destination.” On the journey of life there is no map to follow, no established course that is clearly … Continue reading A Free and Responsible Search
Acceptance and Encouragement to Growth
“Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.” The Third of our Seven UU Principles holds what some might perceive to be a contradiction. It suggests that we accept one … Continue reading Acceptance and Encouragement to Growth
The Gifts of Giving and Receiving
For many people in our culture, Christmas is a time of celebrating with family and friends as well as a time of buying and giving gifts. The ability to offer … Continue reading The Gifts of Giving and Receiving