Embracing Difference with Love, Curiosity, and Respect
A loving, curious and respectful reflection on the topics this month as we have explored Pluralism and prepare for Transformation.
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Holding Space for Differences
“One of the things I appreciate about living in a society built on balance and homogeneity is the fact that it tries to make everyone feel like they aren’t different, but therein lies its downfall. This unflinching need to not recognize and amplify what makes each of us uniquely beautiful means some very deep issues … Continue reading Holding Space for Differences
Sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
We learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
The Enneagram: Exploring a Plurality of Perspectives
Many people find that understanding personality type helps them navigate life with greater ease. A sophisticated and powerful system for self-understanding and personal development, the Enneagram is used worldwide as an effective tool in spirituality and personal growth. Dale Rhodes of Enneagram Portland presents.
Delighting in Movement
We are exploring love as it relates to those things which delight us. Dance, movement, pantomime, and the ways we move our bodies are a constant source of delight. Why is this so? How can we take advantage of this biological fact?
Hungarian Delight
You may think of dessert, but I’m thinking of my trip to Romania to attend the 4th Convocation of Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist Women… I hope to share photos, stories, and a little about Unitarian Universalism around the world.
Love at the Center
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center. We do the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.
Intergenerational Water Ingathering
We return to two services this morning after a summer of single services. Join us for this annual ingathering service as we reconnect after our summer travels. Both services will be accessible online as well. You are invited to bring water that holds special meaning for you. Like a drop of water, we are connected … Continue reading Intergenerational Water Ingathering
Expanding Reproductive Care Options
Abortion is basic and common medical care, yet courts and politicians are unjustly restricting access in much of the U.S. How can we expand access and create a world in which abortion is seen as a blessing?
The Unsung Journey
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