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Conscience and the King

Unitarians and Universalists have a long history of supporting freedom of conscience. In Brenda S.’s play “Conscience and the King” our talented ESUUC Players will present the story of King John Sigismund of Transylvania, the world’s only Unitarian king, who issued the world’s first proclamation of religious freedom, the Edict of Torda.

The Spiritual Practice of Paying Attention

Whole Church is where we all explore and grow spiritually together, in community. We will practice two simple techniques to get better at being present and mindful. Join fellow explorers on your free and responsible search for truth and meaning, and strengthen your spiritual values of interdependence, transformation, and pluralism.

Women and Paying Attention

In honor of International Women’s Day, Dr. Dave will tell of extraordinary women who can help us be more in the moment.

The Ministry of Smiles

Practicing generosity of spirit is a form of hospitality that builds resilience and community. It requires paying attention to both yourself and others, opening your heart to welcome all people into your life or space. Sometimes the most radical hospitality is in the smallest gesture.

Whole Church Resilience Fair

Resilience is a quality that we often admire in others and rarely recognize in ourselves – but Resilience is not a personality trait; it is a skill. We will define, discuss, recognize, and learn how to build Resilience in ourselves, our communities, and our children. If you’ll be attending via Zoom, you can pick up … Continue reading Whole Church Resilience Fair

Reduce, reuse, recycle

In this season of waiting and renewal, we wait for the sun to be more and more present, driving away the dark and lighting the world:; physically, spiritually, and emotionally. As we recycle our seasons into Spring and brighter days, how can we reuse our spiritual and physical gifts to reduce harm in our world?

Frederick Douglass and Embodying Resilience

Dr. Dave will bring us a message about this month’s theme, Embodying Resilience. Resilience isn’t just about enduring; it’s about finding ways to move forward with courage, creativity, and joy. Dr. Dave will explore the life and work of Douglass and how he can help us to embody resilience.

What are Cognitive Biases, and Have They Been Used to Shape Our Religious Beliefs?

We think we make reasonable and mostly rational decisions–but do we really? Cognitive biases are specific ways in which our thinking consistently produces unreliable results–results that can be used to influence our perceptions and beliefs. Are we predisposed to this potential manipulation, and if so, can recognizing and understanding these biases help us to avoid … Continue reading What are Cognitive Biases, and Have They Been Used to Shape Our Religious Beliefs?