“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We gather to remember not only the movement Dr. King helped lead, but the soul from which it sprang. He was a dreamer, yes, but also a preacher, a father, a theologian. Today we listen not … Continue reading The Radical Love of Dr. King
In these days, resistance often means pushing back against the forces of tyranny, actions needed to preserve and protect sacred rights that are under attack by unconscionable, ruthless actors. While several strategies hold promise, perhaps the most effective tool we as Unitarian Universalists can use to push back is right before our eyes, if we … Continue reading Spirituality and Resistance – What’s to Be Done
Rev. Ashley invites us to honor Juneteenth not only as a historic moment of emancipation, but as a living reminder that the work of freedom is never finished. A lifelong Unitarian Universalist, the Rev. Dr. Lynn Ashley has served UU congregations in Fredonia, Barneveld, and Glens Falls. Most recently she served as interim minister at … Continue reading Freedom’s Ongoing Call: A Juneteenth Reflection
“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
On this Mother’s Day, our world beset by war and division, we acknowledge the peace advocate roots of Mother’s Day, the multiple ways mothering can manifest, and the many feelings this day can give rise to. Sermon audio: Sermon Text: Many Mothers and the Way of Peace Rev. Joe Cleveland May 12, 2024 … Continue reading Many Mothers and the Way of Peace