During Passover many Jewish families serve gefilte fish which those around the table tend to either love or hate. Unitarian Universalists also have some traditions which inspire some strong love/hate emotions. How do we navigate such moments of polarization in our communities and within … read more.
Even though Richard Dawkins is an outspoken atheist he has confessed that under certain circumstances he is filled with a sense of ‘almost worship.’ Unitarian Universalists can sometimes have mixed feelings about conventional theological terms like the word ‘worship.’ This Sunday we will explore … read more.
Since the age of six, Obayana Ajanaku has been studying the Djembe orchestra, a series of rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drums played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. He continues to research the Djembe and other traditional disciplines of African percussion worldwide. Mr. Ajanaku is … read more.
Every other month the TVUUC Art Committee assembles a wonderful exhibition for our church gallery, which often brings visitors to our church. Members of the committee include artists and patrons and are committed to the role of the arts in supporting the mission of TVUUC. … read more.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is one of the many 12 Step recovery programs available to people in need. OA is designed to help people with compulsive eating and other food behaviors that pose a risk to human health. Traditionally the season of Lent has been a … read more.
I was in a particular mental and comfortable place within our Unitarian Universalist movement when I chose to go past a boundary for my ministry. It feels like we as a people of love and action are being called to the collective boundaries of where … read more.
Unitarian Universalists like to put a lot of emphasis on the use of reason in religion. Historically we have celebrated our penchant for logic and rationality. However, an overemphasis on reason can lead to some very destructive outcomes. This Sunday we will explore how the … read more.
The mystics of all faiths tell us, “Love is indivisible, one love, one life, one heart, one hope, one people, one planet. To love anyone is to align with universal love.” This Sunday we will explore how our love for one another and our congregation … read more.
After the attack on the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the members of the congregation rallied around two core concepts of their faith: nirbhau (without fear) and nirvair (without hate.) Although Sikhism is by some estimates the 5th largest religion in the world, very … read more.
In the dance of humanity, knowing the right steps (and avoiding stepping on toes) is key to keeping the organism moving. In today’s polarized world, making sure we’re right about things seems more important than ever. What if we could find more powerful insight in … read more.
