Every person is ultimately dependent on the web of life for our survival. We need not only friends and companions, but also every living thing on this planet in order to thrive. How do we balance our individualism and our interdependence? Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader Order of Service here.
In this service we explore the practices we may need to develop and engage to live more fully into our covenants. We’ll begin our exploration with this quote from Catholic teacher, theologian, and activist Henri Nouwen, “Community is the place where the person you least want to live with always lives… That person is always in … Continue reading Beloved Community as Spiritual Practice
In this service we’ll explore ideas related to this quote from Victoria Safford: “The goal [of Beloved Community] is reconciliation, not to destroy your opponent, nor cast them out, but to stay in the struggle till love wins.” Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader Order of Service Here
Together we’ll seek to ignite the still, small spark within each of us that can light our way during difficult times. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo and Daniel Bailey, Service Leaders Here is our Order of Service
On June 8, 2000, the Elders of the Hopi Nation offered a proclamation to guide us all during times of challenge, change, and upheaval. As we enter the season of holidays and celebrations under the shadow of pandemic and political change, who will we choose to be? Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Order of Service … Continue reading To Cling to the Shore or Let Go?
From the personal to the national to the global, there is so much that feels broken as we witness a pandemic continuing to grow and political unrest around the world. We could debate if things were ever whole, but we do know there is a yearning for healing, wholeness, and connection. If there is to … Continue reading Healing the Broken Parts
There’s no way to know for sure what our country and our lives will look like in the aftermath of Election Day. Many predict upheaval, uncertainty, and uprisings. How can and does our Unitarian Universalist faith guide us to be agents of healing and change during this time, for ourselves and for others? Order of … Continue reading One Nation, Indivisible?
Though much of ‘normal’ life has been put on hold, there is still much that needs our attention to create a more just and equitable world. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader
What practices do you employ to persevere through life’s challenges, especially during this unique pandemic time? Our Pastoral Care Associates will share some of their practices. We will also offer a “Back to School Blessing” for all returning to school this week. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader
In Margaret Wheatley’s book Perseverance, she invites readers to “think of all the people you know … who have just kept going, who didn’t yield, who were tenacious, steadfast, patient.” In this service I’ll invite us to reflect on these people in our lives and what lessons we’ve gleaned from those we’ve known who persevered. … Continue reading Perspectives on Perseverance
