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The Biblical story of David and Goliath, in which a giant is slain with a sling and five smooth stones, provides an apt parable for our own times and suggests tools and methods for challenging systems of oppression. A close examination of this story provides a framework for individual and societal transformation.
The Netflix television series Queer Eye (a reboot of an earlier series) features a team of five gay men who provide a full-life makeover for a different individual in each episode. In subtle and not-so-subtle ways, the show challenges and transforms ideas of what it means to love yourself and love your neighbor. What lessons … Continued
In an era of distrust of virtually all organizations and institutions, what does it mean to belong? How can a sense of belonging strengthen us as individuals and as members of a larger community? In a time and place where people are fleeing from belonging, how might it be counter-cultural to claim membership in certain … Continued
Today’s service focuses on Navratri, a nine-day long festival to celebrate the nine forms of Goddess Durga. This festival represents the victory of good over evil and symbolizes the idea of conquering one’s evils with the goodness of one’s soul.
Amidst the current political turmoil, Richard Williams, director of Unitarian Universalist Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network (UUPLAN) will present simple steps to a more just and peaceful world. He will also offer thoughts about the current political climate, the spirituality of hospitality and the spirituality of advocacy.
Sometimes our expectations are thwarted and we find ourselves in vastly different situations than we had imagined or hoped for. How are we to deal with expectations that do not come to pass or lead us in directions that we had not anticipated or desired?
We live in an era that screams out for prophets—people who not only expose the evils of society but also offer a vision of hope and healing. How do we embody the prophetic vision and prophetic voice right now, right here?
According to recent studies, peoples’ expectations effect the outcomes of challenging situations, like looking for a job, taking a test or having surgery. While positive expectations are associated with positive outcomes, positive fantasies are not. What are our expectations for our church, our lives, and our world?
It’s essential for humans to live in connection with one another in order to survive. How does current society promote or put roadblocks on connectedness? Jean will share thoughts and experiences on the importance of living and thriving together.
In our current era, it is easy to lose our way amidst the sometimes overwhelming and painful chaos and confusion in our world. It is important in times like these to remember what we are called to do and the place where the world’s needs and our passions intersect.
