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What does it mean to place love at the center of our Unitarian Universalist faith? Love is more than a feeling; it is reflected in the profound interdependence of our lives. We are shaped and sustained by our relationships with one another, the natural world, and the larger web of existence. Yet love is not always expressed in ways that nurture or…
Of late, I have been pondering rules and exceptions. A functioning society is based on adherence to rules, but I believe that exceptions are what really speak to our souls. There is a lot to be considered in the balance…
Grief and mourning are universal parts of the human experience, yet that universality does nothing to lessen the poignancy of our own losses. How do we navigate the deeply personal journey of healing? How do we make room for lament alongside gratitude, for sorrow alongside beauty, and for the pain of loss alongside the love that remains? Together, we will reflect on…
Courage need not be profound or extraordinary. Sometimes it means risking failure by trying anyway, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, or questioning beliefs we have long held. Sometimes courage calls us to dissent: to speak up and share our values with those with whom we disagree. This can be uncomfortable and even frightening, yet it offers us an opportunity to live more…
Authoritarianism can thrive on fear and isolation. It doesn’t merely want us to be afraid; it benefits when fear keeps us disconnected from one another. This Sunday, we’ll explore how intentionally turning toward one another—across our differences, through solidarity and trust—can interrupt isolation and help us discover the courage that arises from being in it together.