The sentence most repeated in religious texts is “Be not afraid.” How do we set aside fear when asked or commanded to? What is the fear about and how do we counter it when we need or want to? What fears do we sometimes feel more out of habit than danger? What might we do … Continue reading Be Not Afraid
Being alone is not always the same as being lonely. As a culture, we are often taught to be afraid to turn off our devices, disconnect, and take time to be alone with ourselves. But over centuries, solitude has been held up as healthy, restorative, and necessary.
Even though we are sometimes isolated or lonely, we are also connected in many deep and holy ways. Not only in ways related to our physical dependence and interdependence, but in ways that religion and spirituality hold up as sacred. Moments of enlightenment are most often described as realizations of unity with all that is. … Continue reading No One is an Island
When Unitarian Universalists speak of being centered in Love, what does that mean? How do we embody Love that protects the vulnerable, demands justice, and doesn’t surrender to bullies or the fear they spread? Rev. Sean explores ways we can strengthen our image of Love to include this kind of strength?
Is anger bad? Should we try to avoid it? If not, when should we embrace, even love anger? What can anger tell us? What can it do for us? How can we use anger to fuel our actions to counter evil and oppression? When is anger the right answer?
The Persian poet Rumi wrote “this being human is a guest house.” As we prepare to begin a new year, let’s explore together the experiences and realities that face us. Let’s make some resolutions together that reflect our hopes for the world and all of her children, plant, animal, and human.
In this Traditional Christmas Eve service, come here the story of a baby being born, sing beloved carols, light candles of hope and peace, and celebrate with this beloved community.
In ways large and small, compromise is offered as a way to get through conflict. Meeting in the middle is looked at as fair. But how does this really work? What kind of things can we compromise and what can we not? Who wins when the powerful ask the oppressed to compromise? When is compromise … Continue reading Can We All Win?
Gratitude is a practice of holding what brings life, goodness, or beauty. On this Thanksgiving Week we will give thanks and give thought to how gratitude makes things better. At the same time, we will acknowledge brokennness. Forgiveness is often lifted up as a means of healing and a sign of being a good person. … Continue reading Giving Thanks and Making Amends
Most of us have been taught to avoid mistakes and messes. Or to ignore them. (Don’t cry over spilled milk.) But what if we not only admitted to them, but began to accept or celebrate them? Rev. Sean will lean into the tangle of being human and how it evokes new ideas and creativity, as … Continue reading Ish: Mistakes, Messes, and Muddles
