Humans make meaning by connecting stories. Brick by brick, story by story, we build a congregation together. Join us as we tie together works by Meg Barnhouse, Christina Leone-Tracy, and others. If you would like to contribute a photo that typifies your pandemic experience, please send it to [email protected]. We’ll try to share them during … Continue reading Stories Connect Us
Myths are more than mere stories. Whether fictitious or not, they are sacred tales that help us understand the world. And yet, we’ll draw on the wisdom of Chimamanda Adichie, David Loy, and others to appreciate the need for multiple views. Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
Author Ursula K. Le Guin once wrote that storytelling “has the power to show that the way things are is not permanent.” Drawing on the works of Elie Wiesel and others, we’ll examine how powerful stories can change the world for the better, and enjoy our virtual choir’s latest contribution. Led by Rev. Eric Severson.
The pressure to be perfect seems to never end. What would it be like to, instead, acknowledge our human flaws and have reasonable expectations? We’ll receive wisdom on the subject from voices ancient and contemporary. Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
Religious affiliation has fallen sharply in the last 20 years, and the number of “Nones” has increased. How might Unitarian Universalism and our fellowship need to change to remain relevant in a changing world? Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
Michelle Obama, in her book Becoming, asks, “Who are we and who do we want to become?” We will explore insights from her writings and consider how we might answer these questions. Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
Alexander Pope wrote that hope springs eternal in the human breast. It also demonstrates a deep commitment to life, to the power of love, and to the promise of the future. Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
One of the most powerful and caring things we can do is to be present to other people’s struggles. Witnessing demonstrates our commitment, validates our experiences, and assures us that we are not alone. Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
On the anniversary of our first pandemic adjustment, we will consider the role of memory in maintaining our commitment to the past. Attendees will be asked to answer two questions at https://www.menti.com/2qr91o7aj4:“What have you LOST in the last year because of COVID-19?”“What have you LEARNED or GAINED in the last year because of COVID-19?”Led by the … Continue reading Memory: A Commitment to the Past
Drawing on the writings of Dr. King, Toni Morrison, and others, we’ll explore the functions of racism, the need for accountability, and the goal of Beloved Community. Our virtual choir will sing “I Have a Dream.” Led by the Rev. Eric Severson.
