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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
Is perfection our goal? Sometimes it seems like that is what we demand of ourselves and sometimes of others. If there is a heaven, is it perfection? What happens when we accept and even celebrate mistakes? Can we imagine the power of embracing our errors? Can we let others fail? How does this happen in … Continue reading The Gifts of Imperfection
In this season full of holidays that recognize death we explore ways to remember those who are our ancestors and who bring the power of generations to our lives. In this service, we will share pictures of (or mementos from) our beloved dead.
Most spiritual paths are ways to approach the idea of power within–the kind of power that sustains, helps us grow, and leads us to act in compassionate and liberation-loving ways. Rev. Sean will lead this service.
Power is sometimes seen as a negative. a part of a hierarchy that limits power to the top. But we also know about personal power and the concept of “power with” which is Rev. Sean’s commitment in ministry. We will begin our month-long exploration of power. -Led by Rev. Sean
Over the years, we’ve learned that “hopes and prayers” are not enough.In this service, we’ll explore how action is the heart of our tradition. We can ponder, wonder, and learn but when we do, it’s important that we put what we learn into action. We will covenant with our leaders and each other and begin … Continue reading We Are What We Do
Rev. Sean shares with us his dream for UU congregations like ours. What would we be doing? How would we treat each other? What would it feel like? Can we imagine something so bold and exciting that we won’t want anything else?
Sometimes pluralism, diversity, and inclusion is set out as a challenge that we are obligated to endure. But what about the joy of being part of a truly pluralistic community? Can we celebrate and look forward to difference? Can we enjoy the gifts of learning from each other?
