Some religious faith traditions propose that faith is, at its very foundation, about what a person believes. Religious creeds are one outcome of such a perspective. Unitarian Universalism, however, has … Continue reading Renewing Faith Continually
In the first half of the 3rd century CE a line of theological thought emerged that eventually led to the word “universalism” being connected to a branch of the Christian … Continue reading Universalism’s Role in Widening the Circle
The Buddha’s life offers an example of living with intention. In particular, the story of his enlightenment demonstrates the way he dedicated his life to a definite and clear intention. … Continue reading Living with Intention Now, and Now…
Throughout human history there have been people whose lives, motivated by profound intention, have made such an impact that they are remembered and honored long after their death. Martin Luther … Continue reading Considering MLK’s Life of Intention
“A free and responsible search for truth and meaning” is the Fourth Principle of Unitarian Universalism. In the course of a search for truth and meaning it is quite probable … Continue reading Living with Intention by Honor Our Life’s Purpose
This time of year probably has more holidays than any other similar period on the calendar. Holidays are typically experienced as a joyful time. As the end of this holiday … Continue reading Spreading Joy
Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of billions of people the world over. This year, through the wondrous gift of technology, we hold our annual Christmas Eve service that will include … Continue reading Celebrating Christmas Eve 2021
The challenges we have faced and continue to face related to the ongoing pandemic are enormous. One of those challenges is finding ways to be emotionally open as we struggle … Continue reading Re-opening to Joy
Our theme for November is holding history. As we seek to hold history it would be beneficial for us to consider what history, or who’s history, we are holding. The … Continue reading Holding History, But Which History
As this year’s annual pledge drive begins, all of us are encouraged to ask ourselves some questions—questions that have been asked and answered many times over the years—before deciding about … Continue reading Holding History While Looking to the Future
