Greetings,As we experience the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take time to “take five”… Take five….Take five breaths…to return to the present moment and calm your mind.Take five moments…to smile at a stranger.Take five minutes…to mindfully listen to a friend.Take five acts of kindness…to bless yourself and others.Just take five…and watch the love unfold! Wishing … Continued
Greetings,Have you ever felt that you are more sensitive than most people? Do you immediately notice minor details others seem to miss whether it is the decor in a room or body language of a stranger? Are you easily overwhelmed by too much stimuli? Do you tend to get anxious in situations that do not … Continued
“In a real sense all life is inter-related. All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to … Continued
Greetings,This past week I had an opportunity to practice being mindful during a crisis…thankfully I have been regularly practicing mindfulness and meditation, so my mindfulness memory muscles kicked right in, helping me stay in the moment, by using my breathe as my anchor to keep me from getting caught up in the whirlwind of uncertainty … Continued
Greetings,I want to let you know of an upcoming class at CUUF. Leroy Farmer is a long time member of our fellowship and wanted to share what he has learned and practices with others. These classes are free and open to anyone with an interest in this ancient art of movement. Here is the announcement … Continued
Announcements: Small Dinners Coming Up!Don’t forget, for those who have RSVP’d, TOMORROW is the day to attend a small dinner. Ya’ll enjoy your time together! Circle Supper for Thanksgiving!Also, don’t forget that this month’s Circle Supper will be held in the sanctuary on Thursday, November 27th at 2:00pm. Come join your family at CUUF for Thanksgiving dinner and fun! Bring a dish … Continued
“Do we know what it means to be struck by grace? It does not mean that we suddenly believe that God exists, or that Jesus is the Saviour, or that the Bible contains the truth. To believe that something is, is almost contrary to the meaning of grace.” … Continued
A Buddhist perspective on accepting difficulty…adapted from an article by Rick Hanson, PhD. “Why? Sometimes things are difficult. Your legs are tired and you still have to stay on your feet another hour at work. You love a child who’s finding her independence through emotional distance from you. A long-term relationship could be losing its … Continued
What Does it All Mean? – Correction Mia Love is not the first African-American woman elected to Congress. That honor goes to Cynthia McKinney, who has served 6 terms. Mia Love is the first Republican African-American woman elected to Congress. Thank you, Peggy Love, for catching that and letting me know where I forgot an … Continued
“…Contemporary religious liberals are not shy about speaking out on important social and political issues, they are often reluctant to do so using specifically religious language.” – Paul Rasor, ‘Reclaiming Prophetic Witness: Liberal Religion in the Public Sphere’ What do the election results mean to Unitarian Universalists? We have been a faith of liberal ideas … Continued
