During October—LGBT History Month — we’ll reconnect with, and celebrate what it means to be a Welcoming Congregation in the UU tradition. Visiting guest minister Pr. Sarah will first explore how Biblical texts have been used and construed to divide the Christian tradition and marginalize and oppress LGBTQ persons. She will then offer an alternate … Continue reading Theology that Kills
In Sonia Rene Taylor’s book, The Body is not an Apology she asserts that the way to justice is through a societal movement of radical self-love. As she states, “ Our beliefs about bodies disproportionately impact those whose race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and age deviate from our default notions. The further from the default, the … Continue reading Embodied Justice
There’s power in a good question. Awe—and it’s companions of wonder and curiosity – are fundamental components of an engaged spiritual life. Children are naturals at questions, so much so that it can be hard to get them to stop once they get asking! As adults, on the other hand, we can easily stay in … Continue reading Curious Faith
Summer seems to fly by. February moves at a snail’s pace. There’s no time like the present. It’s crunch time. It’s high time. When was the last time you reflected on how you conceptualize, time? As it turns out, our culture of origin and our spiritual traditions can influence how we move through our days, weeks … Continue reading Tinkering With Time
Summer seems to fly by. February moves at a snail’s pace. There’s no time like the present. It’s crunch time. It’s high time. When was the last time you reflected on how you conceptualize, time? As it turns out, our culture of origin and our spiritual traditions can influence how we move through our days, weeks … Continue reading Tinkering With Time
“Mindful Re-emergence” What does re-emerging from a global pandemic look like, especially one that is not quite through? What was “normal,” and what parts of it should we seek to regain, reform, or leave behind entirely? How can practices of mindfulness and wisdom traditions guide us in these transition days ahead? This summer, Pr. Sarah … Continue reading The Forgiveness Factor
“Mindful Re-emergence” What does re-emerging from a global pandemic look like, especially one that is not quite through? What was “normal,” and what parts of it should we seek to regain, reform, or leave behind entirely? How can practices of mindfulness and wisdom traditions guide us in these transition days ahead? This summer, Pr. Sarah … Continue reading American Confessions
“Mindful Re-emergence” What does re-emerging from a global pandemic look like, especially one that is not quite through? What was “normal,” and what parts of it should we seek to regain, reform, or leave behind entirely? How can practices of mindfulness and wisdom traditions guide us in these transition days ahead? This summer, Pr. Sarah … Continue reading To Re-Humanize Means…?
“Mindful Re-emergence” What does re-emerging from a global pandemic look like, especially one that is not quite through? What was “normal,” and what parts of it should we seek to regain, reform, or leave behind entirely? How can practices of mindfulness and wisdom traditions guide us in these transition days ahead? This summer, Pr. Sarah … Continue reading Speaking Grief
