One of the most provoking fiction books I have read concerning good and evil is Anne Rice’s Memnoch the Devil. Lestat, the vampire, meets Menoch, the devil and has a theological discussion about good and evil. We will explore through their words these concepts.
The country duo the Judds sing about the “sweet salvation that’s waiting for me and you”, but is that true for Unitarian Universalists? Is salvation waiting for us or do we find it here on earth? Are only some of us saved or all of us? Do we even need to be saved? And what … Continued
As much as we want to pat ourselves on the back for the good we do through our stewardship, we are hesitant to talk about the scope of our giving through our time, talent, and treasure. What are the hesitations and how are they limiting our ability to realize abundance?
We are exposed to images of good and evil throughout our lives. How do these images inform our own ideas? How do the images reinforce differences in our society? We will explore these ideas through popular media and reflect on their influence in our lives.
The hardest part of being adult is accepting the consequences of our actions or behavior. How do we do this gracefully? How does this affect our ability to be in community?
What happens if we decide to accept ourselves for who we are? What paths to joy and compassion open up? Let’s explore how radical we dare to be.
We crave for our lives to be stable and consistent. However, it very rarely cooperates. Buddhism tells us this is the cause of our suffering. What happens when we decide to accept life is full of change and impermanence? Will our suffering end?
As Unitarian Universalists, we support each other in our individual search for truth and meaning. Come hear our speakers including some of our youth, share what they believe and what is important to them in our faith. See if any of their beliefs ring true for you on your search for truth and meaning. Our … Continued
There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” ― Elie Wiesel. As UU’s we are guided by our seven principles which we hold as strong values and moral guides. Our communities need us now more than ever to live out these principles … Continued
British Statesman, Benjamin Disraeli states, “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” How can we have courage when facing a bully? Let’s explore how to build a fire of resistance.
