Today we have heard some truly touching and compassionate words from our male worship associates. Truly, fathers come in all sizes, shapes and varieties. Is Michael Meade correct when he writes that the father inevitably brings distance to the child’s world and sadness? Or, is that a dated way of thinking? Can we say, that [...]
Given that I announced my impending retirement next year, I am so very glad that this Sunday is a day of special annual ceremonies. Because of this, I can go with the flow of the Bridging Ceremony honoring our wonderful Senior High students. They are at the exciting point of transitioning from their high school [...]
Yes indeed, “A healthy spine is flexible, stretches easily, and keeps the body moving.” Lower back problems are all too common in the men of my family. My father worked hard as a farmer, carpenter, stonemason, and caretaker at a Jewish boy’s camp and for Norm’s Evergreen Company that cut and shipped thousands of Christmas [...]
If you were asked by a friend, “What is the single most important purpose of our congregation, what would you say?” Unfortunately, we are often hazy with an answer. We hesitate because we do not want to over simplify, we do not want to generalize what we think is most important for everyone in the [...]
A unique trademark of Unitarian Universalism is our commitment to spiritual growth within the context of freely searching for that which is both true and meaningful.
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton said that Margaret Fuller “possessed more influence
on the thought of American women than any woman previous to her time.” She contributed significantly to the birth of our American renaissance in literature and to mid-19th century reform movements.
The ancient celtic festival of Beltane was celebrated either on April 30 or May 1 as the
beginning of the summer season of renewal. What better time to focus on our renewal?
If we look at the story of the resurrection as a metaphor, it is about renewal — a renaissance and a resurgence of the life of an individual or a group. it could even be the renewal of a nation; recent events in Egypt come to mind. How might we experience a renewal of life?
We may have a sense of what we should or should not do, but there are times when doing what we feel called to do may take courage. Think of what has happened in Japan, Egypt, or Libya — or maybe something in your own life — and then ask yourself, “What requires courage in my life?”
How can we better design our congregation in a way that provides greater meaning to our lives shared together in our religious community? What framework can we build together in our religious community that will continue to nourish our spirits and sustain our calling?
