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
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
We can make a difference by providing more than empathy to people who are suffering.
Award-winning Slam poet Alex Dang’s poems reflect powerfully on the internal experience of navigating external expectations, with some works including “What Kind of Asian Are You?” and “Times I’ve Been Mistaken for a Girl” He has strong opinions about burgers. He wants to know what your favorite song is.
It is a true blessing that within our tradition we are free to learn and grow over the years. Our personal spiritual journeys change and evolve. I’ll explore mine with you so that you might reflect on your own.
The term “collective liberation” has taken hold as we recognize the complicated and related oppressions that plague our societies. “Liberation theology” is the name of a particular theological framework for achieving collective liberation. This service will unpack some of these terms so that we might free ourselves and our world.
When the hymnal, Singing the Living Tradition, was published in 1993, the hymn by that title was the most sung hymn by our congregations (thus printed as the first hymn in the book). What did we mean by it when it was sung prior to 1993 and what do we mean by it now?
Combining our Traditional Tolling of the Bells Service and Past, Present and Future rituals, this service will honor those who have died in our community this last year as well as provide a contemplative space to ring in the new year. The service is available online and in-person. RE will be held as usual and … Continue reading Ringing in the New Year
What is the place of silence in a world at war? As we enter this holiday season, wars are raging and violence abounds. How do we work for peace and the cessation of violence? How do we find peace and silence?
Annie Dillard says we are here to “abet creation and to witness to it.” How do we help the world along? What does the world need that we can offer? Does it even matter?
