Who is the Head of the Household?
Our church once had a computer program that required us to list who was the Head of the Household in each family. Jenny Arthur, who was the administrator at the…
Rainbow Covenant
The idea of covenant is a complex one, yet is simplistic in it essence. It is promise, yet embodies a commitment that will and can last forever and a day.…
When Did God Change Her Pronouns?
When did God go from being he/his/him to she/her/hers? This year there was a lot of controversy when a toy company announced they were discontinuing the production of Mr and…
Sankofa
Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at…
Winter Holiday Pageant: It’s so Bright! What’s Up with That?/A Child is Born in Anime
A beloved annual tradition, with a 2020 twist: our Winter Holiday Pageant, coming to a screen near you! Join TVUUC friends of all ages as we celebrate the power of…
Sacredness of Children
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…
When Your Soul, Spirit, Heart and Mind are Feeling Tired
There are many words we can use to communicate an insidious miasma that threatens to smother our soul. Words such as “downcast,” “brokenhearted,” “troubled,” “miserable,” “despairing,” and “mourning,” among others avoidthe…
The Letter and the Spirit
“The letter killeth,” wrote the apostle Paul, “but the spirit giveth life.” Did you know that the Reverend Jametta Alston was a lawyer and president of the Rhode Island Bar…
Peace in the Home
Peace in the Home. There are many definitions of home. Where do we go to find serenity, rest, contentment or safety? The place is not always where we reside. Domestic…
Safe Sex
This is one of four topics that should be heard from the pulpit to help keep a congregation healthy.