Science shows we live in an evolving world. What does this mean for our relationships with nature and with our fellow humans? A biologist ponders how to be kind and responsible members of our diverse, dynamic, and pliable web of life.
Current events in government and politics can be discouraging, and to wonder how much a single vote counts. But there are encouraging ways we can make a difference beyond national elections, and important tools for acting on our values in the wider world at our doorstep.
“Story” is one of the more powerful tools we humans use in building relationship, culture and community. We’re told stories and we tell stories—to learn, to connect, to remember. In our families, our elders may not have had the time or desire to sit us down and relate their story to us, chapter and verse. But do we somehow absorb and carry on their story anyway? However it happens, the stories we pick up from those … Continue reading The Power of Generational Story
As I prepare to travel to attend the 4th International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women in Kolozsvár, Romania, I’ve been thinking about our European roots, especially the region known as Transylvania. It’s known for medieval towns, mountainous borders and castles like Bran Castle, a Gothic fortress associated with the legend of Dracula. It is also … Continue reading Our Transylvanian Roots
Last summer, we explored the “unsung hymnal,” those hymns in our hymnal that we tend to ignore for one reason or another. Though Singing the Journey has only been around for 20 years, we’ve had plenty of time to ignore a lot of hymns in there as well. We’ll sing through some unfamiliar tunes, and … Continue reading The Unsung Journey
