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Find the Eternal Light of Kindness: Even in Dark Times

Kindness is vital to surviving dark times. Progress depends on a positive outlook on life. When we reach out to others doing small and large acts of kindness we are feeding hope, moving ourselves forward and combatting the forces of darkness. Guest speaker Rebecca Hunt, Ph D., a historian and senior instructor at the University of Colorado at Denver, and story teller at Crimson Dawn, will share ideas and philosophies about kindness and its role in creating a better world.

Don’t be Nice, be Kind!

The Kind bar company has a series of commercials. “People think nice and kind are the same thing,” they begin by saying. Then go on to describe how kind bars are superior because they contain real ingredients. The commercial closes by saying, “Give kind a … read more.

Hope, Hypocrisy and Hot Fudge Sundaes

Hope, Hypocrisy and Hot Fudge Sundaes, by Jim Brown

In these times of social media it’s tough to be a purveyor of hope, inspiration or just causes without someone instantly digging up a reason or two to doubt the credibility of the purveyor.  The question I’ll … read more.

Hope Springs Eternal

An Essay on Man, Epistle I (1733) –  Alexander Pope

Hope springs eternal in the human breast;
Man never Is, but always To be blest:
The soul, uneasy and confin’d from home,
Rests and expatiates in a life to come.

It means that no matter the circumstances, … read more.

Hope Across the Board

Welcome

Opening Words

Look to this day!

For it is life, the very life of life,

In its brief course lie all the verities

And realities of your existence:

The bliss of growth,

The glory of action

The splendor of beauty;

For yesterday is but a dream,

And tomorrow is only a vision;

But today, well … read more.

Helpful Hopes, Unhelpful Expectations

The inspiration for my presentation today on “Healthy Hopes, Unhealthy Expectations,” came from recent reflections upon my past and current life. I have often revisited difficult decisions I made during my youth and young adulthood, sometimes wishing I would have chosen differently. Although fortunately not … read more.

Reason and Science: Discussion Forum

Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources, and values what we have to learn from the use of reason and the results of science. Join in this discussion forum of our monthly worship theme.

“Wisdom – an Ego Challenge!

Unitarian Universalists draw from many sources, including the words and deeds of prophetic people. Let’s join together as Karen Anfang explores the theme of “Wisdom.”

“Windows and Mirrors”

Let us join together as the Religious Exploration program children and leaders present a year-end wrap up of their 2016-2017 RE program, “Windows and Mirrors.” “The metaphor of windows and mirrors represents the dynamic relationship among our awareness of self, our perceptions of others, and others’ perceptions of us.” “Windows and Mirrors nurtures children’s ability to identify their own experiences and perspectives and to seek out, care about and respect those of others.” (http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/windows/introduction).