You will find sample "sacred texts" here -- whether they are written sermons, inspiring readings, or more! You can also read our minister's blog -- "Growing in Place."
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"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water."Loran Eisely, The Immense Journey, 1957 Water, so abundant on the Earth's surface and even in our bodies, is also a precious resource. Is there a way that we can ground our resource management in our principles and values? Our Share-the-Plate recipient this morning is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC).
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"There never was in the world two opinions alike,
no more than two hairs or two grains.
The most universal quality is diversity."
- Michel de Montaigne (French Renaissance writer)
A late 19th century challenge to our Universalist forbearers was this: “You Universalists have squatted on the biggest word in the English language. Now the world is beginning to want that big word, and you Universalists must either improve the property or move off the premises!” Let’s consider how we are doing with this challenge in the early 21st century.
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"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry,
and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color."
Maya Angelou (American Poet, b.1928)
In a religious tradition that values diversity, we sometimes find our search for unity a challenge. Can we find something that nourishes us all? Is there really common ground in which we can all plant our roots?
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From "Welcoming, Caring, Inspirational, and Liberal" (how 1U described itself during search)
To "Inspirational, Transformational, Vibrant, and Committed" (how 1U wants to described itself in the future)
In early February, Rev. Kathy attended the UU Ministers Association’s Institute for Excellence in Ministry along with nearly 400 of her colleagues. The week long seminar that she chose to participate in was led by Rev. Peter Morales, the president of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Rev. Kathy reserved this Sunday for sharing insights and inspirations from her week away.
Our worship service includes a welcome ceremony for First Unitarian's newest members.
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Hello, my name is Andy Berry, and I have been a member at large and participating in the life of our beloved community for about four years. But, I was born in a faraway galaxy long, long ago - so the first Star Wars Movie begins and this is at least sometimes the way I feel. I was actually born in a smallish Southern town in Arkansas (Conway), which was very Mayberry-esqe. My parents were White Anglo Saxon Protestants, and that was the way I was raised - not that this was a bad thing - it was simply the way it was. By most accounts I can say that I had an idyllic child-hood. |
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