We have all witnessed situations where people said less than helpful things to people in a bad situation. Perhaps some of us have been recipients of such remarks, or regret having made them. How can we best support others when they are suffering? Together we’ll explore strategies of how we can become better sources of … Continue reading Comfort In
Rather than discussing New Year’s resolutions as originally planned,Brenda Sutton discusses other types of new beginnings in the ember light of the assault on our seat of government and the afterglow of the inauguration of a new president. (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your email or our … Continue reading New Beginnings
… the Journey from the Civil Rights Movement to #BlackLivesMatter Mr. Slack will give a brief survey of racism in America, how MLK Jr.’s life has impacted generations after him and beyond through the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and give his personal experience to give a simple call to action in the spirit of service to others. … Continue reading Black Liberation
… through Awe and Wonder. Humans have a great capacity to nurture themselves, other beings, and all of nature. In this era of climate change, loss of biodiversity, and polarized political processes, many lack the resilience and tools to nurture themselves, let alone care for the many that need our urgent and focused presence. One way … Continue reading Nurturing Nature
Have you ever spotted a vehicle moving slowly down the road in December that was filled with people who were using binoculars and spotting scopes to look in people’s backyards. Either they were scoping out the neighborhood for a big heist or they were participating in Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count. First proposed by Frank Chapman … Continue reading Annual Christmas Bird Count
… A Ritual for Cleansing and Renewal. This Sunday we will adapt our annual Out of the Ashes ritual for online participation. We will think about what from 2020 we would like to leave behind and what we can take with us as we look ahead to a new year. Most years, we do this … Continue reading Out of the Ashes
There is a universality behind all the holidays in the latter half of December: the Winter Solstice. Together we’ll explore the meaning of the Winter Solstice and what it could mean for a UU navigating the holiday season. (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in person. Check your email or our … Continue reading Winter Solstice is the Reason for the Season
The message is for the Advent season with reflection on how we use our time of waiting, not only for Christmas but also in this time of waiting for a major change in the well being of our nation and the end of the most major health crisis most of us have ever known. (Due … Continue reading In Time of Waiting
One of the first lessons I [Kyshona Armstrong] learned in my music therapy training was how to mirror my patients. The purpose- to be a reflection of who was in front of me, and also a reflection of who they could potentially be. This is now my mission through music. How can we use this … Continue reading Reflections
This interactive service by the members of the Sunday Chalice Circle will give attendees a taste of a chalice circle experience as we share memories of our own holiday experiences from childhood and explore how they have followed us or changed through the years. (Due to the pandemic, we are meeting online rather than in … Continue reading Sharing our Holiday Traditions
