Me, Myself and I
Unitarian Universalists have a history of being fiercely individualist. It is part of our DNA. But how much can “I” benefit “us” in the long run?
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Work To Do
Tomorrow we celebrate Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. But it is also the day on which we honor the worker here in the United States. Work comes in all forms. What is the work that is necessary to build the Beloved Community that our Unitarian Universalist value of Justice calls for? And who … Continue reading Work To Do
Who Are (Y)Our People?
Who belongs to us, who do we belong to, and why is whether we belong or not so important?
Rev Viola’s First Service at UUSaratoga- Returning
Many people long for home and some can’t get far enough away. Either way, what, if anything makes home so special?
Atheism, Humanism and Morality
Does morality depend on direction from a supreme being, or are there other sources of motivation to do the right thing? This essay answers the question for me and traces my journey through the process of establishing my reasons for acting. Mike Goodwin is the current treasurer of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls … Continue reading Atheism, Humanism and Morality
Spirit of Life
“Spirit of Life” is a favorite UU hymn. How might we define this Spirit of Life? Can we access it? Let’s explore what famous thinkers have to say. Order of Service Music sheet
Where Heaven and Earth Meet
Join us for Melissa O’Brien’s final service as our interim pastor. Order of Service
Gen X: Are We Special?
One account of the Gen X experience – how it relates to other generations and how (or if?) the Gen X experience is unique. “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say … Continue reading Gen X: Are We Special?
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Today I ruminate on “Blessed are those who mourn,” and the surprising wisdom that tears can hold. I have come to believe that our tears often reveal truths about life that we could not discover in any other way. Order of Service Music Sheet
Honoring Freedom
This day we explore the everyday work of freedom. As we pay respect to the past and consider what it means to be a free nation, we contemplate whether we ourselves are becoming freer: freer from fear, freer from vanity, freer from the need to possess, freer from the thoughts and actions that keep us … Continue reading Honoring Freedom