Our theme for the month, “Widening the Circle” calls us to welcome newcomers into our congregation, to embrace all among us now, and to create a world that celebrates all people. This noble aspiration of heralding the worth and dignity of every person is embedded in our UU principles. Sounds clear and easy. Is not … Continue reading Stretching the Circle
Online Only In this service we will celebrate the progress we have made in becoming a welcoming congregation and a more welcoming society for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. Much of this transformation has happened in our lifetimes, and in some cases because of our efforts. Learn about the history of … Continue reading LGBTQ: Let’s Celebrate
We often think of meditation practice as something that we undertake alone, but from the beginning meditation has been deeply embedded in the community. Our commitment to contemplative practice is also a commitment to the wellbeing of community and all the beings within that community and beyond. The service will have a more contemplative format … Continue reading Alone Together: Solitude & Community
Online Only What is a growth mindset and how can it help us during a pandemic?Service leader Betsy Black will share a personal story and some of the science of a growth mindset as articulated in “Mindset” by Carol Swerk A few laughs are guaranteed
The Holidays are saturated with traditions. Many of us fondly remember the annual holiday rituals we had as kids. Their yearly reappearance could give us a feeling of stability and belonging, maybe even a sense of generational identity. Any disruption of “what we always did” could quickly lead to loud protests. Those traditions enhanced our … Continue reading What We Always Did…
Why don’t we walk around in a state of wonder all the time? What does it mean to cultivate wonder? How can we actively engender a greater sense of wonder in our lives? Come hear some musings, stories, and research that address these questions and explore the phenomenon of wonder in this service.
