Timothy will present an exploration of racism beyond the superficial labeling of others – to first understanding the mislabeling of ourselves. He puts forth the hypothesis that it the very labeling of ourselves that is standing in the way of making a fundamental progress in dealing with systemic racism. Before realizing the inherent worth and … Continue reading Our essential – unlabeled – self
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 seen as we go along. Service leader – Paul Sullivan … Continue reading From the fatherhood of God to the search for truth and meaning
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 Czarnocki Musician – Kerry-Anne Kutz Hospitality – Jose van … Continue reading As Scarves Part the Bars
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 principle means to her. She hopes it will be a … Continue reading Inherent worth & dignity of every person from a youth’s eyes
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 depend as a species can be truly ecstatic and therefore … Continue reading Every Woman Counts
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 the ‘real world’ meaning of the our First Unitarian Principle? … Continue reading The First Principle
