Many faith traditions conduct an annual Blessing of the animals. The ceremony is held in honor of 12th century monk Francis of Assisis who loved all living creatures. It is customary for members of the congregation to bring their animal companions with them to the … read more.
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Come join as we remember our ancestors during Winter Nights. Megan will lead a blót (ritual or blessing) to remember and honor the gods, our ancestors, and those of our Kith (friends) and Kin (relatives) who have passed from Midgarth’s (middle earth, earthly) realm.
Generosity is a virtue, but how do we find value in the gifts we have to offer? UUs have a gift for identifying need, and an equal gift for feeling helpless in the face of that need. Taking an inventory of the gifts we have … read more.
Bring some water that holds meaning or comes from a special place in order to participate in this special Unitarian Universalist traditional service.
UU Equinox Ritual Service (Nordic Animistic Focus with Haustblót)
Theme: “Honoring the Cycles: Gratitude and Reflection through Haustblót
Megan will be inviting all participants to bring a small, symbolic offering—such as grain, bread, fruit, or another seasonal item—to place at the altar as a token of gratitude. … read more.
The quotation attributed to Edmund Burke, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,” tells us that there are no sidelines in the quest for justice, and injustice is always our business. Our interdependence as human beings … read more.
My premise is that nowadays individual guilt is an option, something tucked away in dim memories of biblical and other religious parables. On the other hand, collective guilt flourishes, a burden wrested from the shoulders of individuals to be redistributed among society at large. … read more.
