Laura Gossman will facilitate a discussion forum on the monthly worship theme of “Kindness.” Deliberately practicing kindness syncs well with Unitarian Universalism’s emphasis on “deeds, not creeds.” We’ll explore our current culture’s ambiguities surrounding kindness, and reflect on why we should and how we can behave more kindly.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This service will explore the history of Unitarian Universalism in a fun and interesting Readers Theater format!
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.”
