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In a bygone era, it was assumed that almost everyone would belong to a religious community of one kind or another, but that assumption no longer holds as more and more people are unchurched. What are the real benefits of going to church and what does it mean to belong to a church in our … Continued
In one of her essays, the writer Annie Lamott tells the story of a girl who becomes lost and tells the police officer who stops to help that “if you can get me to my church, I can always find my way home from there.” As UUCSH prepares to move “home” to Sunnyhill , … Continued
Unitarian Universalism is a creative religion, by its nature. That’s why we affirm the importance of a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. An important part of this creative process is improvization. We share this practice with jazz and even comic improv. Dean took part in a year-long sermon writing class facilitated by … Continued
It often seems as though we are living in an era of despair. There are signs of despair all around us—including increased suicide rates, soaring rates of addiction to opioids, and a general sense of weariness and foreboding. What are the alternatives to despair, and how might we make the turn from despair to possibility, … Continued
Each day, while just living our usual routines, we often have interactions with others. Regardless of who we are, or what our situations may be, one thing that each of us shares in common is our ability to “possibly” impact another person, no matter how simple the interaction may be. How can having access to … Continued
Children have a way of bringing us face-to-face with what matters most in life. In this, I am reminded of when my first child, my daughter, taught me how to deal with death, when she was just three-years-old. Carl Johnson took part in a year-long sermon writing class facilitated by Rev. Jim. Sermons by other … Continued
We tend to define ourselves by what we do, what we have done, or what we plan to do. We ask children what they plan to do when they grow up, and when we meet new people one the first questions is often “What do you do?” But is all this “doing” what really gives … Continued
We live in a highly divided world, one where we are separated by politics, fear, the news media, and many other ways. It’s hard to remember to look for points of connection and common experience sometimes. What if, in our interactions with others and ourselves, we focused on the relationship, thinking that it is in … Continued
Sometimes we tire of “opportunities for growth” as they can be extremely challenging and exhausting. For us, both as individuals and as members of a larger community, growth can be difficult at times. But it is also rewarding and the only healthy way forward. This service will focus on both the blessings and the challenges … Continued
There are certain times in human history which can seem dark with conflict and uncertainty. Our current era seems to be one of those times during which our moral fortitude and the resilience of the human spirit are put to the test. How will we respond?
