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We are in the midst of the holiday season, whether we feel like celebrating or not. But the holidays are about more than gifts and decorations and parties. Both Christmas and Hanukkah have resistance to the dominant culture as part of their histories. This service will explore how the holidays this year might represent an opportunity to work in solidarity with others … Continued
The recently deceased singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen wrote about the experience of darkness in profound and creative ways. But, at the heart of many of his songs and poems was a message of hope and perseverance in spite of the darkness all around. This service will explore the music and theology of Leonard Cohen.
One of Sunnyhill’s many gifts to Eileen and me was the joy of giving thanks during worship, social activities, and personal connections. We found Sunnyhill to be a positive, affirming, and supportive group—on the whole. Before you pat yourselves on the back so hard you strain something, the other side of thanksgiving deserves mention. We … Continued
Imago Dei means “image of God.” Unitarianism and Universalism rejected the image of God as a wrathful, vengeful, punitive deity who sits in judgment of humans who are inherently sinful. But what, if any, are the images of God that are more in keeping with UU theology? And why might our image of God be … Continued
Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am at the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center for a service led by Rev. Jim Magaw entitled “Sanctuary.” In the wake of this week’s elections, many of us are feeling a deep need to be held in loving community, to acknowledge our grief, and to discern what we are to … Continued
Our worship theme for the month is “Ecclesiology,” and this sermon will explore Unitarian Universalism’s unique ecclesiology—how we are together as a religious community. We are rooted in the concept of covenant that traces its source to the Hebrew Scriptures and to the Puritans, but our idea of covenant is fluid and always changing and … Continued
The Spiritways Leadership Team cordially invites you to our Samhain ritual Sun., Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in Shadyside. Samhain, one of the four main seasonal festivals of the ancient Gaelic calendar, marks the end of the harvest season and the start of the dark half of the year moving into winter. … Continued
Our congregation is in the midst of our “Welcoming Congregation” renewal, a program that helps help congregations learn how to be truly welcoming to LGBTQ people, to undo homophobia and transphobia in our hearts and minds, our congregations, and our communities. This service will examine why welcoming is a key aspect of our Unitarian Universalist … Continued
Sometimes a hug is exactly what you need. Hugs release oxytocins and lower blood pressure, and hugs can often defuse tense situations. But hugs can also be awkward and problematic. This service will explore the science and theology of hugging. This Sunday will also be Commitment Sunday.
We are living in a hyper-charged, hyper-partisan political climate, especially during this presidential campaign season. There’s a lot of bellowing going on, but very little real debate or reasoned discourse. How did we get to this point, and what, if anything can be done about it?
