Speaker: Pauline Nijander

Compassion in Human Relations

The UUA’s former second principle called for justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. While the principles may have changed, compassion is still an important value that we, as UU’s, are called to act on. But what does compassion look like, especially in the context of human relations? What does it mean in the state of the world that we find … Continue reading Compassion in Human Relations

Change and Growth

One of life’s constants is that things will always change. The question, then, is what do we do with things when they change in ways we were not expecting? That’s where the opportunity for growth comes into our lives, giving us a potential gift toward improving ourselves. Join us on this Sunday as we dive … Continue reading Change and Growth

Rehumanizing the Other

It can seem pretty difficult to build community in a world where society tends to dehumanize the “other.” Is this particular pattern of dehumanization new, or has it been around for a while? Join us this Sunday as we explore the rehumanization of those who are different from us. This Sunday we once again welcome Pauline Nijander to our … Continue reading Rehumanizing the Other

Finding the Holy Within

The Hindu faith tradition believes that the holy resides within each of us and in every living being. How can we use this knowledge in how we interact with those around us? With those we don’t agree with? With the living world around us? Join us for this Sunday as we explore the Holy Within. … Continue reading Finding the Holy Within

Food for Thought

We’ve all asked the question, “What do you want to eat?” But have we truly thought about what it is that we eat and the effect that our food production has on people, animals, and the world as a whole? Join us on this Sunday as we explore the effects our food system has on … Continue reading Food for Thought