How ethical donors and foundations are decolonizing philanthropy. When we donate money or time, how do we know we’re actually helping? The movement toward more equitable and sustainable programs is based on the dignity—and participation—of the recipients.
In this increasingly strange and bizarre world, how do we remain curious and not acclimate ourselves to the terrors and injustice we daily witness?
Biology teaches us that males and females form part of a continuous spectrum rather than a rigid binary. Come celebrate the diversity of nature, including human nature, that transcends simple classification.
In recent years, I’ve been more and more troubled by my attraction to the novels of Jane Austen. In this Jane Austen & me. In this sermon, I’ll explore this discomfort and some of my discoveries. Our theme this month is “Paying Attention” and wow! does Jane Austen pay attention to people and relationships.
Speakers Laura Nissen, Rebecca Olson and Bradon Kanyid share their perspectives on resilience.
How the Founders Defined Freedom. As America turns 250, let’s ponder what the concept of freedom meant to the “Founders” of our democratic republic. It would be a mistake to say that they saw freedom in the same way it has come down to the 21st century – this is why they could hold people … Continue reading American Disrupters
John Murray, often considered the “father of Universalism in America” was not always hopeful. He suffered depression throughout his life. Let’s look at his shift from fear, despair, and depression to hope, from damnation to salvation, and find ways to to learn from his experience of choosing hope.
As Unitarian Universalists, we are part of a living tradition, and like all living things that means we keep growing, changing, and bringing forward our heritage in new forms. Today we’ll lift up some of what we carry forward in ritual and song.
Lay leader Lacey Stokes and guest minister Rev. Lazarus Justice Jameson invite you in your most fabulous form to explore what might be gained and compassion cultivated through the subversive art of drag and coming home to yourself and your body. All are invited to come to church in drag / play with their appearance … Continue reading Blessings of Glitter, Drag, Gender Play and Joy
Reflections from three speakers on finding the places where we are truly welcome.
