Rev. Elizabeth Winter invites us to slow down and stay warm somewhere cozy – to hunker down with those we love or find time alone for reflective self-discovery. After the holidays, the dreary gray days of January can feel slow and lethargic. This often feels like depression and is discouraging. We will explore the winter … Continue reading Hibernation: The Task of the Soul in Winter
Many of us use the new year as a reset on our goals. Is this really wise or necessary when they almost always fall to the bottom of the to-do list, retreat to the back of our minds, or even off the table!
Read by Rosie Blankenship In the TV series Star Trek, there is a race of beings called the Borg. The Borg’s existence comes from assimilating and taking over other species, and their most memorable saying is “Resistance is futile!” And it is sometimes easy to think that resistance to evil is indeed futile. What impact … Continue reading Resistance is (not) Futile
Read by Sarah Ratekin “And an answer came: no one can steal my joy. No one gave me joy. Joy is an expression of love, and love cannot be forced nor taken. I had lost my sense of connection to it. I had been overwhelmed by a flood of political actions, designed to overwhelm, and … Continue reading Love + Apocalypse
We’ll unpack the wisdom of the story for us as adults and parents during this holiday season.
Join us at the Danville Unitarian Universalist Church for a community contemplation following the longest night of the year. We’ll discuss introspection, duality, family and a return to light. Winter is a glorious, beautiful time for shoring up our mental space and building our resilience but as the winter season begins to end, it’s time … Continue reading Onward and Upward: the Quest for Understanding with Joseph Ridenour
Domestic violence affects people of every age, background, and gender — including men. Sheltering Wings has served survivors since 2002 and, in 2020, opened a dedicated men’s wing to ensure no one is left without support. On Sunday, December 7, hear from Cassie Mecklenburg, Executive Director at Sheltering Wings, as she shares how our community … Continue reading Cassie Mecklenburg, director of Sheltering Wings
The final Sunday in November invites us to pause after Thanksgiving amid the hustle and bustle of the shopping season to notice the small, sustaining things that nurture gratitude in our lives. Join us Nov. 30 for this special Sunday where you create the service! Through poetry, reflections, music, and shared silence, we’ll weave together a tapestry of gratitude drawn … Continue reading Potpourri & Potluck: Bring Your Gratitude and Leftovers
We are approaching the winter holiday season with Thanksgiving, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. Traditionally these holidays are filled with family gatherings, time for reflection on the past, and dream for the future. Gift-giving and luxurious meals are often staples of the season. This year poses many challenges to our psyche, our … Continue reading The Gift of Gratitude with Rev. Elizabeth
read by Joe Ridenour Gratitude must be cultivated. It doesn’t always come automatically. Being in a community such as this, helps us to grow our gratitude, and our faith in the power of love and in the goodness of humanity. We come together to be more conscious and intentional about the values we are striving … Continue reading Gratitude & Generosity: UU Spiritual Siblings
