We shall explore the relationship between the concepts of trust and faith, as inextricably intertwined theological concepts, which taken together, and built upon one another, serve to help us navigate and grow on our own spiritual journeys. Together let’s examine the anatomy of these two ideas and observe how they operate as guides to our … Continue reading Faith and Trust: Close Conceptual Cousins That Help Guide Our Spiritual Journeys

Churches and spiritual movements have often helped people adjust to substantial change in the world or have provided a rationale for resisting shifts that promise to be harmful. On other occasions, major faith traditions have remained embarrassingly silent in the face of what appeared to be inevitable shifts in social practice. Where America appears to … Continue reading Social Imagineering

To be sure we’ve considered the practice of “finding our center” through the many meditative practices that exist for helping us find peace, a sense of calm, and other common and related pursuits during our Worship Services this month. As January draws to a close, I propose to consider “finding our center” through a series … Continue reading The Diversity of Integrity

To experience true love of oneself and others, one must first wonder. To appreciate and understand those with whom we do not agree, one must first wonder. To reach the highest highs, the lowest lows, and our deepest thoughts, one must first wonder. Let’s explore the road of wonder as a gateway to almost everything … Continue reading Wonder as a Gateway to Everything

The courage of navigating the world, filled with inherent challenges which present as exclusionary barriers to many, requires courage, creativity, and commitment to achieve mastery of hardships, and transcend policies, practices, and structures that limit unfettered access to the universe, is incredibly hard for those who experience or encounter these cultural and structural difficulties. This … Continue reading Courage in a World Full of Obstacles

Exploring the meaning of Love, and examining definitions of “beloved community”, this service promises to plumb the true and transformational meaning of the animating spirit of love, as understood by a progressive, liberal faith tradition. What does love mean to you? How does love manifest itself in your religious and secular lives? Join us as … Continue reading Exploring the Meaning of Love

Live Stream Join Intern Minister Dan Frye as he explores the multiple means of awakening to the many spirits and spiritual practices regularly observed by Unitarian-Universalists (UUs). This survey review of the many ways that UUs interact with the spiritual world will affirm the comfortable and familiar practices that UUs have often used to realize … Continue reading Awaken Your Spirit

My professional background has revolved around broadening circles of opportunity for aspiring blind and vision impaired people through the administration of Vocational Rehabilitation programs and via advocating for the basic Civil Rights of this same community as a writer, champion of groundbreaking legislative campaigns, and promotion of public education about the ability of this population. … Continue reading Will They Let Me?