The Courage to Begin Again
The courage to begin again reminds us that renewal remains available in every moment, and that each of us carries the capacity to shape what comes next. OOS 3-15-26 WEBSITE Music sheet 3-15-26
Topic: Interdependence
What Do Animals Ask of Us? The Blessing of the Animals
This sermon invites us to examine our relationship with animals through the lens of Unitarian Universalism’s 7th Principle—honoring the interdependent web of all existence. Drawing from Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, it challenges the dominant worldview that treats animals as property. Themes from anthropology, evolutionary biology and psychology support the idea that our bond with … Continue reading What Do Animals Ask of Us? The Blessing of the Animals
A Meditation on Kindness
Especially in challenging or difficult situations, our responses to the need we normally have in less troubled circumstances for a measure of kindness can be shunted aside. Today we take a closer look at what role kindness can and does play in our lives. Six-year congregation member John Fisher is a retired Episcopal priest and … Continue reading A Meditation on Kindness
“The Peace of Trees” with Rev. Fred Small
“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 wisdom which makes … Continue reading “The Peace of Trees” with Rev. Fred Small
We Hold It, Together
We are in a time of risk and fear and grief for ourselves and those we love. We gather together to be present to one another and to create sanctuary for one another. We can feel all these feelings. As “Black Liturgies” author Cole Arthur Riley has written: “INHALE This is too much to hold. … Continue reading We Hold It, Together
What Listening Does
Today we explore listening as a spiritual practice and as a liberal religious practice. What is it to listen? What does listening do for someone? What does listening do to us? Sermon audio Sermon What Listening Does Rev. Joe Cleveland October 13, 2024 On one of his walks, the poet William Wordsworth happens … Continue reading What Listening Does