Awe from the Inside Out
One group of researches describes awe as “that sense of wonder we feel in the presence of something vast that transcends our understanding of the world.” Awe is something all … Continue reading Awe from the Inside Out
Speaker: Rev. Duffy Peet
Attending to Thankfulness
With the Thanksgiving holiday just a few days away, this seems like an appropriate time to focus attention on what we are thankful for. With all of the strife and … Continue reading Attending to Thankfulness
Demands on Our Attention
Technological advances over the past few decades have made it possible to learn, almost instantaneously, what is occurring in another room, on the other side of town, across the country … Continue reading Demands on Our Attention
Belonging & Contributing
As a Unitarian Universalist congregation, this Fellowship is a community where people can belong without having to hold specific beliefs. Belief isn’t what brings us together or holds us together … Continue reading Belonging & Contributing
Making Space for Belonging
In order for a person to feel a sense of belonging in any type of human system, the system needs to make space for that person—space where the person feels, … Continue reading Making Space for Belonging
Breaking the Silence Surrounding Suicide
It is difficult to talk about death. We would all prefer to avoid death and even it’s mention if we could, but we can’t. Self-inflicted death, or suicide, is an … Continue reading Breaking the Silence Surrounding Suicide
Expectations of a Changing Climate
Over the course of history, humans have generally expected the weather to be quite similar from one year to the next. In recent years, however, scientists have been telling us … Continue reading Expectations of a Changing Climate
Expectations of Fair Treatment
The roots of the Labor Day holiday are firmly grounded in the expectations of fair treatment. The holiday grew out of the suffering and struggles of workers who, in the … Continue reading Expectations of Fair Treatment
Water Uniting Us
At UUFB the Water Ceremony service has been a tradition for many years. This year our Water Ceremony service will be a bit earlier than in the past because we … Continue reading Water Uniting Us
One Nation, Indivisible?
“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” These are the words of the pledge of … Continue reading One Nation, Indivisible?