Jean Merrifield will share with us some of her thoughts about how Unitarianism has changed over her lifetime.
She will stimulate our thinking through questions about why we come to this church, in what ways is it better now, and what changes we have all … read more.
As Unitarians and Universalists, we draw on many sources to enrich, explain, and broaden the spiritual stirrings of our heart. In this time of Thanksgiving, let’s take time to revisit the sources that ground our U.U. faith.
May we celebrate in gladness!
Service leader – Susan … read more.
Ariel Amstutz will be giving a talk discussing the first UU principle, from the perspective of a youth. To her, “the inherent worth and dignity of every person” is an important value.
World issues and personal experiences will be discussed, as well as what this … read more.
As spiritual beings having a human experience, we have to deal with this human form that we have been given. These vehicles we call bodies seek pleasure and connection much beyond what religion would allow, yet the most basic act of procreation on which we … read more.
Jessica Burpee writes: The talk will be about my experience giving an Ecotourism course in Costa Rica, where our group stayed at an indigenous village and learned how they built their ecotourism lodge from the ground up, building on their inherent worth and dignity. As a … read more.
Susan Czarnocki asks: When you hear the phrase “the inherent worth and dignity of every person”, what image forms in your head? A mother’s love, the kindness of strangers, multicultural diversity? How do war, torturers, mass-murderers and serial killers fit into this picture? What is … read more.
Growing up in upstate New York during the 1960s, Christopher reflects on the light cast on those times and that country by Maya Angelou’s memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
The renowned Afro-American poet Maya Angelou wrote a powerful account of … read more.
Larissa Girvan was in Lakeshore UU Congregation’s RE program several years ago, along with some of our other young adults. Lara will reflect on Lakeshore’s influence on her life’s journey, particularly as an elementary school teacher, onher teaching style, and the values she holds today.
She will also speak … read more.
Traci Williams is certified in trauma-based yoga, along with several other styles, and has taught yoga in Kahnawake for five years, which she considers a privilege. She will speak about what she has learned from her time with the Mohawk, and how they taught … read more.
How can we work for environmental justice and put the brakes on climate change without first, imagining a different world? Rev. Nicoline will speak about how finding ways to reduce her carbon footprint has been a central part of her personal faith journey as a … read more.
