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To Be Seen: Identity, Dignity, and Conscience in Star Trek: The Next Generation’s ‘The Outcast’

This lecture explores how the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “The Outcast” uses science fiction to illuminate core values of Unitarian Universalism and Humanism. Through the story of a society that suppresses individual gender identity, it invites reflection on the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the moral necessity of compassion and … Continue reading To Be Seen: Identity, Dignity, and Conscience in Star Trek: The Next Generation’s ‘The Outcast’

What is Possible?

Possibilities have a lot of possibilities. With so much happening in our day to day life, we don’t often have time to stop and think about what we want. This Sunday you’ll have the space to explore something you want to manifest for your life, choosing a method that works best for you.

Growing in Love for 60 Years

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Celebrate ESUUC’s 60th Jubilee Anniversary with us, and see how we have been growing in love for 60 years. We will honor our past, celebrate our present, and continue to faithfully shape our future in this multigenerational service. Live music will be provided by Bowe Strings. Cake will be served after the service.

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.