In our reading last week, Luke Stevens-Royer wrote, “And regardless, I remember: the world won’t be destroyed, entirely, by this; the world won’t be saved, entirely, by this.” Wherever you are at this moment, whether you are celebrating, or grieving, or still very much uncertain, we are still moving forward. Our call in this world … Continue reading “Where Do We Go from Here?”
How are you feeling? How is your heart? With the election just around the corner, many of us are anxious and uncertain about what will happen next for our communities. As we prepare to live into our fifth principle, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in … Continue reading “Election Anxiety”
Across culture and religious tradition, at this time of the year people of faith honor those who have died and connect more deeply with their ancestors. In this year where we have experienced so much death and grief, we need now more than ever space and time to hold the memory of those beloveds lost. … Continue reading “Remembrance Sunday”
Loss and suffering are inescapable aspects of life. An additional layer of suffering is added to the initial reaction to suffering and loss as we seek to hide our suffering. By hiding our suffering and loss from others, we think that will be saved from rejection, judgement, or censure from others. Suffering can be redemptive … Continue reading Loss, Suffering, and Healing
As we conclude our month devoted to healing, we will consider grief from the perspective of other cultures, as well as our own Unitarian Universalist culture. You are invited to bring a photo or a memento of someone whose spirit lives on within you. Between now and then, you may want to consider how to … Continue reading A Day of Healing and Remembrance
Our theme for October is healing and the question before us is, “What does it mean to be a community of healing?” As individuals we may find ourselves, or those we love, seeking healing of mind, body or spirit. Families and communities also experience times of disruption or trauma that require healing. Most of us … Continue reading A Community of Healing
