This Whole Church Sunday will explore what guides the needle of our inner compass and how to stay true to it at various times. We will learn of our UU ancestor Michael Servetus and engage in activities that inspire the confidence to navigate courageously.
Supporting oppressed groups often requires courage. Dr. Dave will share stories and ideas about how to be an ally of the LGBTQIA+
Transgender people are increasingly at the center of political and cultural debates, often surrounded by misinformation, fear, and harmful stereotypes. In this service, ESUUC member Jo M. will look beyond the rhetoric and explore common misconceptions. As a community committed to the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we will reflect on how we can … Continue reading Transgender Lives: Truth, Dignity, and the Facts
Beginnings, and sometimes endings, happen to us all the time. Let’s consider how we acknowledge, embrace and grow into the changes that happen in our professional, personal and spiritual lives
We come together at the start of a new church year. After the different pace of Summer Worship, there is something special about this Sunday of Ingathering. The ritual of Water Communion highlights the essential element of what it means to be a church – namely, togetherness. Please bring some special water as you desire, … Continue reading Whole Church – Water Communion
In keeping with our Soul Matters theme of Beginnings, Dr. Dave will explore the origins of great books and the wisdom their beginnings may offer us as we consider our own lives, our spiritual journeys, and the sacred possibilities of a new beginning.
The election of Donald Trump, growing political apathy, and mounting global crises make us feel powerless. We don’t know what to do. Having tough political conversations is a place to start. When we engage people, make them feel respected, and invite them in, we can stop the slide to the right and save our democracy. … Continue reading Building Bridges in Politically Divided Times
In northeast India, the Unitarian community now exceeds 10,000 members, but it started with just three people attending a service in 1887. Since that time, the Unitarian religion has strengthened the bonds among people in the very remote villages of the Khasi Hills and has promoted educational opportunities for their children. For 25 years, First … Continue reading Connections with our fellow Unitarians in India- community that spans the world.
We all have words that stick with us for better or worse and these words shape our whole lives. Let’s explore some of the famous spiritual word sources from our world religions that can inform our faith, excite our spiritual lives and direct our practices. What are your words, past and present, that set your … Continue reading What Words Set Your Soul Alight?
Long-time ESUUC member Mary Warwick reflects on humor as a spiritual practice: a faithful response to life’s challenges that brings light to darkness, deepens community, and keeps us grounded in humility. A few funny memes just may show up too.
