A Fair World
We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish withdignity, love, and compassion.
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Flower Festival
This service for all ages celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion – a radical act when the service was created in 1923 and, unfortunately, a radical act a century later. You are invited to bring flowers to represent yourself and those who attend with you.
Building a Bridge to Belonging
Elisha Hardekopf returns to UUCV to reflect on the process, product and practice of equity. How can we be different and also belong in community? Elisha Hardekopf is the Director and Facilitator for the WSU Vancouver Building, Community of Equity (BaCE) Program.
Throw a Song in the Water
Inspired by a song by Dave Irwin, I’ll reflect on our interdependence as we figure out our part in the complicated web of it all.
Earth Day and Easter
We celebrate the resurrection of spring and of hope. It’s all related!
Being and Interbeing
I love that language is generative. That is, when we don’t have a word for something, we can invent one. This morning I specifically want to look at the terms “interbeing” from Thich Nhat Hanh and “Nosotroficación” in Spanish which can be roughly translated into “We-ification.”
The Web Of Which We Are a Part
Our UU values recognize and honor that we humans are deeply embedded in the web of existence. Our theology calls us to protect the earth and its precious resources, which includes one another. How can we ensure that our work for environmental protection remains connected to human liberation and keeps love at the center?
Generosity and Appreciation: An Antidote to Scarcity and Despair
It matters that we come together each Sunday. Together we nourish each others’ spirits and help heal the world. These days it is easy to succumb to a sense of despair and worry. Let us consider the spiritual practice of generosity grounded in gratitude — it’s simple but not easy. How can we strengthen the … Continue reading Generosity and Appreciation: An Antidote to Scarcity and Despair
The Wellspring of Generosity
In these difficult and demanding times, our spirit of generosity needs to be carefully cultivated and nurtured. How do we sustain our sense of personal generosity—in whatever ways we give—when we’re suffering from giving fatigue? The source of a generous spirit and heart lies in being generous with ourselves.
Love as our Guiding Vision
When we adopted new languge to describe our faith, we put love at the center. As the congregation works to define its vision, we welcome new ideas and new members. This service is all about generosity and the future of the UU Church of Vancouver.