There is a lot of handwringing in many religious circles about secularism as an enemy of religion. But not all “secularisms” are the same, and an eye for nuance is needed as we navigate an increasingly secular world. Derek is a former geologist, and a minister ordained in 2005 by a UU church in Michigan, … Continue reading Secular Lives
Pagans have gotten a bum rap. The worship of nature is our oldest spiritual impulse, and these days, it might be just what we need to save our planet from ourselves. Steve talks and sings about the Wiccan and Native American paths, and how he found out he was a Born-Again Pagan. Learn about the … Continue reading Born-Again Pagan
As a celebration of the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Jeff Haverly, who leads our UUCCHC Climate Action Team (CAT), will present on climate change and global warming. Jeff is a Climate Reality Leader and leader of the Heartland Chapter of Elders Climate Action. He will provide an intro to the science behind global warming and … Continue reading Climate Reality and Action
Most of us were introduced to Peoples Temple with news of the tragic deaths in Jonestown in 1978. Journalists reported on the event but said little about the people who made up the interracial utopian experiment. Rebecca Moore’s sermon will highlight who was part of the Temple, discuss what they believed, and examine questions of … Continue reading The People of Peoples Temple
Our culture is full of images and narratives about the dangers of cults. What do those narratives reveal about cults? And what do they reveal about ourselves and our values about religion? (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your email or our private Facebook group for the Zoom … Continue reading What’s in a cult?
Humor plays an integral part in our lives. Brenda Sutton explores the historic, spiritual and literary aspects of The Fool and the importance of a good belly laugh. Have a good joke? Bring it along to share! (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your email or our private Facebook … Continue reading On Fools and Foolishness
Cuban artist Enrique Martinez Celaya says “Creativity often comes from survival skills, from having to solve problems in inventive ways because you do not have more obvious means at your disposal…creativity is frequently a response to limits.” Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varna defines creativity as the space between boredom (under-stimulation) and anxiety (over-stimulation). We are almost … Continue reading Creativity as a Survival Skill
Singer-songwriter Ellis Delaney is originally from Texas, but now lives in Minneapolis with her/their family. As a member of the Common Ground Meditation Center and the local Unitarian Universalist Church, musical themes of love, justice, and how to show up in meaningful ways can’t help but be the root of many of her/their songs. The … Continue reading Watering the Roots of Compassion
Regardless of your current comfort or expertise with spirituality or spiritual practices, being human means we all have spiritual potentials and talents. Whether we feel like a spiritual magician or a spiritual muggle may be partly about our frames of reference. Join us as we explore one person’s odyssey from spiritual muggle to wizard and … Continue reading There are no Spiritual Muggles
… Exploring UU Values through Children’s Interests. Many parents and caregivers are drawn to Unitarian Universalist congregations as they seek a community to help raise their children to become kind, caring, and strong adults ready to support social justice and embark on their own search for truth. As a faith that embraces and inspires many … Continue reading An Unlikely Village
