Forgiveness will not erase what happened or excuse harmful behavior, but it can free us from allowing the past to control the present. Holding on to anger, resentment, or revenge consumes emotional energy; forgiveness redirects that energy toward healing, growth, and sometimes renewed relationships. … read more.
For most of human history, conflicts have been settled by conquest. The Doctrine of Discovery gave that old pattern a sacred seal. Rooted in fifteenth-century papal bulls, it held that Christian rulers could claim lands and peoples not already under Christian rule. It later … read more.
Elizabeth Jo will lend her thoughts and experiences on the August worship theme of Mended, Not Erased and lead a discussion along these lines.
Spring, and especially Easter, represents a time of rebirth in ourselves, our relationships, and in nature. We often seek to leave the old behind and struggle on the path to the new. Also, we often struggle with finding the new in the world around us. … read more.
What do Unitarian Universalists and Bahá’ís share in common? In this special interfaith service, we will explore the idea that while religious traditions may appear different, they often shine with the same underlying values. Co-presented by members of our congregation and the local Bahá’í … read more.
Guest speaker Laura Hunter will present on the topic of Curiosity & Wonder.
Laura Hunter is the Executive Director of ART321, a nonprofit visual arts organization in Casper, Wyoming, that has been serving artists and the community for over 100 … read more.
Jim Brown will explore how experiences and events can tweak our beliefs or change them entirely.
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Share Your Voice. Lead … read more.
For many people dealing with change can be distressing, but change is in fact one of the attributes of existence. Understanding impermanence establishes a foundation for happiness. It is part of Buddhist philosophy and puts the lie to the phrase “People don’t change!”
The … read more.
In his fantasy novel, The Name of the Wind, Patrick Rothfuss beautifully describes three types of silence near the beginning of the novel. These types are: the hollow silence, the expectant silence, and the awkward silence. Perhaps there are many other types of silence. … read more.
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