News reports from this country and around the world of late have been filled with stories of religious intolerance. Prejudice and discrimination, two elements of religious intolerance, have existed within … Continue reading Promoting Religious Tolerance
The UUFB Humanist Group is a dynamic spiritual pluralism group that meets bi-monthly to challenge and inspire through energetic discussions of readings and current issues. Members will share personal reflections … Continue reading It’s Okay Not to Know the Answer
The Unitarian Universalist Association has set forth in its bylaws Seven Principles that member congregations agree to affirm and promote. In numerous sermons over the course of this year we … Continue reading The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism
Jesus the man, Jesus the Christ. Ideas about who Jesus is have changed over time and place. There were times when having differing ideas about Jesus meant death. Who could … Continue reading Who is Jesus to UUs? History, Heretics, and Choice
The world is changing. Unitarian Universalism as a faith has changed in the past 50 years. This Fellowship is facing dynamic change as well. How can we live into these … Continue reading Changes
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
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
Chalica is a week long celebration that is unique to Unitarian Universalism. Each day, beginning on Monday, December 4, those who choose to participate light a chalice while reflecting on … Continue reading Chalica: A Winter Multigenerational Service
“Respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person” is the first of our Seven Principles. When someone asks, “What do Unitarian Universalists believe?” the corresponding reply frequently includes … Continue reading Inherent Worth and Dignity
Our first Principle, “respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person,” calls us to focus, first and foremost, on the positive aspects of each and every person. Focusing … Continue reading Inherent Worth and Dignity Misconstrued
