“To offer sexuality education in a congregation is to acknowledge that human sexuality is simply too important, too beautiful and too potentially dangerous to be ignored in a religious community.” Natalie Brake will share what inspired her to become a facilitator for Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education and guide us as we consider together why comprehensive sexuality … Continue reading Truly Embracing ‘Our Whole Lives’

… 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

The tagline “Ok Boomer” is quickly rising to the popularity level of the “Millennials are Killing Industries” headlines. Consider with us what brought about the two polarizing movements, the differences between them and how generational labels are weaponized to perpetuate power inequalities in our American culture. Natalie Brake is a life-long learner, advocate for diversity, … Continue reading Generational Labels, Weaponized Language

… Nothing’s changed but every thing has. Growing children in the time of unyielding social media, fake news, and school shootings is hard and often terror-inducing. Consider with me how we can guide our parenting with our faith, what we can learn from the parents who came before us, and how we can support the … Continue reading Parenting in the 21st Century