A Sermon in One Word-In-Person and Virtual Worship
It has been said that every minister basically has just one sermon with varied readings and illustrations. Even if that is true (doubtful), how far can that one sermon be…
It has been said that every minister basically has just one sermon with varied readings and illustrations. Even if that is true (doubtful), how far can that one sermon be…
Maya Angelou once wrote, "You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt, But still, like dust, I'll rise."…
Do you know that July is Disability Pride month? Are you puzzled by the juxtaposition of disability and pride? Together we’re going to explore the genesis of Disability Pride month…
Listening can truly be an act of love. Thich Naht Hanh teaches, “I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others…
One of the most enduring groups at TVUUC, Personal Beliefs and Commitments (PB&C) was started over forty years ago by Tom Innes and Homer Wilkins. We all have perspectives/beliefs/opinions/ideas, as…
Sometimes Love calls us to hold on, and sometimes to let go. Sometimes Love demands that old plans or old ways need to make space for something new to grow.…
In Taoism the art of wu wei is about accomplishing much by doing little. It is sometimes called, “Doing through not doing. Action through non action.” As we enter into…
In our present moment in history many denominations are going through schisms. Some congregations have been split in two. Others have disaffiliated from their parent denominations. Some church buildings have…
It has been suggested that Unitarian Universalists have clearer ideas about “what we don’t believe” than “what we do believe,” making us the religious equivalent of picky eaters. As the…
In 2009, Elinor Ostrom won the Nobel Prize in Economics for her long study of self-governing groups--like, for instance, a pick-up basketball game. Ostrom articulated eight principles that help self-governing…