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Does the Arc of the Universe Bend Toward Justice?

Theodore Parker, 19th century Unitarian minister, preached that the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice, and Dr. Martin Luther King often repeated this claim during his sermons. But who or what makes it bend?

This service discusses the book “The Moral Arc: How Science … read more.

Six Impossible Things to Believe Before Brunch

An orthopedic surgeon named Jeremy Statton has the following written on his coffee cup.

He says it does more to get him going in the morning than the coffee he drinks out of it.

“There’s no use trying,” said Alice: “one can’t believe impossible things.”  “I dare say you haven’t … read more.

Roads Less Traveled

Music, psychology, and spirituality come together in an exploration of how human experience is shaped. We explore how mindful awareness can create a positive difference in our connections. Click on the link for the full text of Jayne Jacobs’ presentation.

Non-Binary Gender Roles in the Service of the Divine Feminine

A presentation of the spiritual roots, connections and empowerments of three non-binary gender identifying communities selected from historical and contemporary sources.  Held in conjunction with UU Casper Social Justice Group sponsorship and participation in Casper Pride 2019. Click on the link to access the Slides presented during the service.

Annual Flower Communion

Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Communion is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings (or is given) a flower. Each person places a flower on the altar or in a shared vase. The congregation blesses the flowers, and they’re redistributed so that each person brings home a different flower than the one they brought. Click on the link for the full text of the service.