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We carry the ancestors with us in our bones and in our blood as we work to embody their many legacies. Each of us are shaped and molded by all of those who came before us in our expansive lineage. May we find solace in the idea that, through nature or memories or that veil between the realms, they remain with us. This Sunday, as those…
Self-compassion has become a hot topic in psychology over the past decade. Is this just some new-fangled psychobabble fad, or might it have deeper roots and more enduring spiritual qualities? What does self-compassion mean, why is it important, and how does it work? Come to church on Sunday and find out. You owe it to yourself!
Living a life of compassion is a key practice of the Buddhist faith. Buddhists regularly engage in meditation practices that serve to cultivate mindfulness, which is the foundation of a compassionate lifestyle. A teacher once taught me: every moment of mindfulness is a moment of compassion. By centering in the mind and in the heart, followers cultivate the ability to ease the…
Many Unitarian Universalists understand the sacred as an essence of love or the awe of nature. This week, we explore the Christian God and the Bible through the lens of this love. What can Jesus’ parables teach us about living a compassionate life? How does this overlap with our own life-giving theologies?
In today’s political climate, many individuals in our nation hold a deep concern for the wellbeing of humanity, heeding the call to action. This Sunday, we examine an intersection of justice and compassion. This understanding guides us in exploration of those smaller acts of justice that, together, make a profound difference. We work to clarify our individual call to justice and to…