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What We Share

If the walls of this church could speak, what would they share? This Sunday, we reflect on how this congregation has made a difference, and kick off our annual stewardship campaign.

The Peace of Trees

The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of its innate violence,” wrote Trappist monk and peace activist Thomas Merton. “The frenzy of our activism neutralizes our work for peace. . . . It destroys the fruitfulness of our own work, because it kills the root of inner … Continue reading The Peace of Trees

Knit Together

The word “religion” might be related to the Latin religare, meaning “to bind fast.” On this Sunday, Rev. EB reflects on what she’s learned from knitting, sewing, and knots.

Living Tradition

Our UU Principles are getting a renewal! For almost three years, a special taskforce of our UUA has been deeply examining the UUA’s Principles and Purposes. On this Sunday, we explore the proposed revision, and its core values: love, justice, generosity, evolution, pluralism, equity, and interdependence.

Interdependence

In the story “Stone Soup,” a community is able to make a tasty meal out of “empty” cupboards when they cook together. On this Sunday, we give thanks for the gifts of community and reflect on what we’ve learned about working together.

Second Chances

Our lives always include some failures and disappointments. Sometimes big, sometimes smaller. The question for us is not Can we get through life without some letdowns and losses? (We can’t.) The question is, Can we remember that we still get a second chance? Even now. Not always at the same goal, but at a way … Continue reading Second Chances