Written by Rev Heather ConcannonRead by Joe Ridenour “There is such a strong tradition in our Unitarian Universalist faith of working for a better world, a world of more justice and equity, where all are able to thrive. And in order to do that, one of the sacred tools we must draw on Is the … Continue reading The World Our Hearts Know is Possible
with Rev. Elizabeth Price
by Rev. Karen G. JohnstonRead by… “I have come to understand that what draws me to reading speculative fiction books which contain, according to Octavia E. Butler, “a handful of earth and a handful of sky” ~is not just about managing anxiety… It’s about growing my ~ and our ~ moral imagination…
with Rev. Elizabeth Price As we honor the Cycle of Life, nature itself invites us to celebrate the renewing of our minds and spirits in this season of budding possibilities. There is much to celebrate even as we remember the past, embrace the now, and hope for the future. We will explore what the now … Continue reading Joy and the Cycle of Life – and Annual Meeting
by Rev. Tess Baumberger read by Joe Ridenour A two-part sermon on the joy of “choosing resurrection by planting everywhere, subversively, a paradise garden” and the joy of realizing “that in our lives we have many lives.”
Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday, the story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. While this was a joyful celebration, the government was plotting his arrest, trial, and certain conviction. In the week that follows, the story will unfold to reveal a very natural and essential dance between joy and sorrow.that adds richness and depth, reveals … Continue reading When Joy and Sorrow Dance
Read by Joe Ridenour Written by Rev. Laura Thompson “There is, in every moment, something happening that could be a danger to us, to someone we love or to the world that we care about. This is an absolute truth. But, it is not the only truth; this life also offers us joy. It’s just … Continue reading The Practice of Joy
by Rev. Kaaren Anderson Read by Eileen Alexander So my husband Scott and I have friends, Matthew and Petra, who are organic farmers. They have owned, managed, and ran, a successful organic heirloom regional seed company just south of our farm in the Rochester, NY area. By all accounts, they have been the darlings of … Continue reading Trusting in Abundance & Listening to the Seeds
The writer Mark Nepo describes the moment of trust as surrendering to the mystery of life, like a duck bobbing on water. He was undergoing treatment for cancer, and afraid and trying to let go of his fear…
