WWJD
While much of American Christianity has merged with the Nationalist political movement, the actual teachings of its central figure, Jesus, are surprisingly aligned with UU values. What did he actually teach?
Speaker: Eric LaBrant
Spotting the Men
“Are Men OK?” was The Nation magazine’s title in April 2025. It highlights content and conversation not enough of us are engaged in, even within our personal spheres. ‘Where are the men?’ is a frequent question in certain circles, often let to rest unanswered. Let’s explore how we all might better “spot” the men in … Continue reading Spotting the Men
The Obligations of Privilege
We all have various forms of privilege, but once we recognize it, what should we do about it? And what does that mean in light of recent events in America?
Hope Guides the Transformation
Change can be scary, but it can also be positive. While forces in our society seek to exploit our fear of change, we can also work to be agents of positive change in the world around us.
Beyond Voting – UU Civics
Current events in government and politics can be discouraging, and to wonder how much a single vote counts. But there are encouraging ways we can make a difference beyond national elections, and important tools for acting on our values in the wider world at our doorstep.
Creation and Deconstruction
“What we call a beginning is often the end” wrote TS Eliot. To create something new, we often have to deconstruct the old paradigm.
An Injury to All
How do we respond when the religion of Capitalism clashes with our core principles? As we look ahead to Labor Day, we celebrate!
The Culture of the Puritans
Progressive Unitarian Universalists are sometimes surprised to hear that UU’s are direct descendants of the Puritans. Using the work of historian David Hackett Fischer’s book Albion’s Seed: Four British Folkways in America, discover the Puritan’s cultural byways and how they recreated their geographic slice of eastern England in America to create lifestyles and practices that … Continue reading The Culture of the Puritans