The Annual Pledge Campaign (APC) is happening now! A Pledge Connector will be visiting your group or team to lead a short discussion and make sure you know how important your response is.
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.
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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.
Leading Generous Lives
How do we resist the avarice, stinginess and individualism of our consumer culture? How do we lead more generous lives?
Cultivating a Spirit of Gratitude and Hope
We all need hope, especially at this time. How does cultivating gratitude help us find the hope that’s needed?
Transformation of the World through Liberating Love
Today marks the beginning of “Peace Corps Week” which ends March 1 on the 64th anniversary of the birth of the Peace Corps, promoting world peace and friendship. We’ll share some stories of service as we seek to transform the world through liberating love.