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.
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.”
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).
With a sense of urgency unfelt before, people from all walks of life, religious and secular, are saying that the time has come to extend equality beyond humanity to what is called, “Ultimate Democracy.” This is a broadening of the concept of “Love Thy Neighbor” to include love of all creation. Guest minister, Rev. Jacqueline Ziegler, from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laramie, will reflect on why she believes humanity is being called to do this now and what this means.
The Unitarian Universalist 7th Principle calls us to affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Join together in celebrating Earth Day!
The Flower Communion is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower. Each person places a flower in a shared vase. The congregation and minister bless the flowers, and they’re redistributed. Each person brings home a different flower than the one they brought. The significance of the flower communion is that as no two flowers are alike, so no two people are alike, yet each has a contribution to make. Together the different flowers form a beautiful bouquet.
The service features presentations by members and friends about those times when their personal spiritual journeys have converged with nature. Melody Haler, service leader.
Jayne Jacobs:
Young adulthood is a time of self discovery. In piecing together this presentation, I realized that nature, along with my experiences in nature, serve … read more.
Discussion forum on the 6th principle, “ The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all,” led by Erich Frankland.
