Tradition tells us that Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting for the day of the Nativity. However, history has taught us that there are problems with building our…
Unitarians Universalist tend to have very eclectic religious beliefs, drawing wisdom from many different sources and spiritual traditions. A Jewish household might have a Christmas tree. A Christian family might…
Reimagining Thanksgiving For many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is considered a day of mourning. In 2016, Unitarian Universalists voted to pay special attention to learning our history and rethinking Thanksgiving in…
Many people study theology and ethics to discern how to do the right thing. However, maybe we need to reverse the order. Maybe the way to live life is to…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said there was only one person he would never want to follow in the pulpit and that was the Reverend Dr. Prathia Hall, the uncommonly…
On the Sunday following both All Souls and All Saints Days we will reflect on the legacy of those who are no longer living and the impact they continue to…
We have many cultures and rituals that celebrate the lives of those who have left. It is interesting how similar and how diverse the few holidays are in the world.…
William Ellery Channing told his congregation, “May your life preach more loudly than your lips.” Religion is caught not taught. We influence others more through our deeds than by our…
Is there a place in the world for nice guys anymore? Or nice gals or nice non-binary people? Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has written a book called Faithful Presence…
We will have an animal blessing outdoors this Sunday October 10 at 2:00 near the labyrinth. You are invited to bring your companion animal for a blessing and stay to…