Icons, Idolatry and Advent
The Greek Orthodox tradition is known for the value it places on icons. There is a strain of the Protestant tradition that has been quick to attack the reverence for…
The Greek Orthodox tradition is known for the value it places on icons. There is a strain of the Protestant tradition that has been quick to attack the reverence for…
Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative service for those who are carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration. Please plan to join us for a special service on…
Is there a way to be thankful while also being mindful of the inequities, inequalities and injustices in the world. This Sunday we will explore how our duty to change…
The foster care/adoption agencies are overwhelmed because a child can be orphaned, removed, or abandoned for many reasons. Parents can die because of diseases and war, poverty, and hunger. Accidents…
Are you a diva? Do you have a certain star quality that makes you a little higher maintenance than usual? The Reverend Duncan Teague took it upon himself to give…
The teachings of the great world’s religions remind us to love to unlovable, have compassion for all sentient beings even the annoying ones. In the aftermath of the election (results…
The Unitarian theologian James Luther Adams said that he did not believe in ‘the immaculate conception of virtue.’ Every action taken to help make the world a better place is…
The days are growing shorter and the nights longer. ‘Tis the season of Halloween, Samhain and things that go bump in the night. During the ancient festival of Samhain, ancestor…
In Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 Step programs they say, “Suffering is inevitable, misery is an option.” During a challenging time when hopelessness and despair seem like viable options we…
Log onto the computer, turn on the television, pick up a newspaper and chances are you will find something to be outraged about. Some find peace by retreating from the…