“That’s what my experience was the first time walking into a Meeting. In a room full of people with radically different ages and backgrounds and life experiences from me, I … Continue reading Unique and Universal

At the heart of Unitarian Universalism is a deep and abiding love that transcends boundaries and embraces all beings. Love is the guiding force that compels us to stand in … Continue reading From Stonewall to Bozeman: A Very Personal Love Story

“The quiet courage of changing your mind lies in its humility. It requires acknowledging that your understanding was partial, that your perspective was limited, and/or that the world is more … Continue reading A Quiet Courage of Changing One’s Mind

Spring is a time of emerging beauty. With that in mind, we explore greater possibilities for what we think of as beautiful. It is often said that beauty is in … Continue reading Beauty in the HEART of the Beholder

See the theme of “embodying resilience” through the lens of UUs specifically practicing the 7 principles of Unitarian Universalism, principles that guide our quest for justice, greater empathy and spiritual … Continue reading Embodying Resilience: UUs Doing It Well

“A Slower Urgency” by Bayo Akomolafe.‘Slow down’ seems like the wrong thing to do when there’s fire on the mountain. But here’s the point: in ‘hurrying up’ all the time, … Continue reading On Slowing Down our Resistance—Really?…… Why? How?

It is returning to the noticing of all that is sufficient, of all that is extraordinary, all that already is in our lives, enough to take our breaths away, and … Continue reading Grateful Living: What Is It?

Compassion is one of the cornerstones of every major religion and a goal for anyone striving to live with care and integrity. Yet true compassion can be demanding—it calls us … Continue reading Showing Compassion

This Sunday we’ll explore the deep human desire for belonging. What does it really take to feel connected—to one another, to community, to something larger than ourselves? We’ll reflect on … Continue reading Longing to Belong: It Always Requires Something… But What Something?

“The fundamental weakness of western civilization is empathy—” Really?? A Quote from Elon Musk in an article, “Loathe Thy Neighbor,” which appeared in THE GUARDIAN by Julian Carrie Wong, April … Continue reading The fundamental weakness of western civilization is empathy—