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The topic for this service, forgiveness, was chosen by Lynne and Jim Heltman, winners of a sermon by Rev. Jim at last spring’s Service Auction. What does it mean to really forgive someone? Does it change anything? This sermon will address these questions and others.
One of the most important and worthwhile questions to ask oneself is “What do I value most?” Identifying and articulating our core values is more than an academic exercise— it can have a great impact on how we live our lives every day. We’ll be considering this question in the context of Rosh Hashanah, a … Continued
The new Ken Burns documentary examines the courageous work of Unitarians Waitstill and Martha Sharp, who helped rescue hundreds of imperiled political dissidents and Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi occupation in Europe. What does it mean to defy hate in our own time, and how do we go about this vital task?
Jim Guffey, Executive Director, will talk about what needs exist in the South Hills and how we can help provide help through SHIM, which has grown tremendously in recent years and now serves thousands of individuals and families in our area.
In celebration of Labor Day weekend, we’ll be singing songs about work and about the American labor movement as we reflect on the meaning and nature of work. In what ways have working conditions improved and in what ways have things started to regress? And what can be done to improve work for all?
Although it might seem overly simplistic or even naïve, kindness might be what makes life worth living and what might make the world a better place. As the Dalai Lama has said: “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” This service will examine what kindness means and how to live more kindly.
There’s something about winning third-place in a race or other competition that feels better than coming in second-place. Bronze medal-winners are almost always happier than silver medal-winners. This service will explore this phenomenon as it relates to the concept of grace and how it plays out in our lives.
Want to feel a sense of peace and contentment? If so, join the Tuesday Morning Meditation group at this service as they lead a few short guided meditations focusing on the breath, eating mindfully, and a standing/moving meditation. These will help bring our full attention into the present moment – the only moment we ever … Continued
The great Christian mystic famously said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” Of the various kinds of prayers, prayers of thanksgiving might be the most powerful. How do we practice giving thanks, even in challenging times?
Unitarian Universalists and other religious progressives tend not to conform to orthodox views and practices. How then can we expect to unite? This sermon will explore this question and others having to do with moving from a culture of identity to one of solidarity.
