The Necessity of Darkness
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Keeping the Faith Through Elemental Wisdom
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Ceremonies for a World on Fire: Grief, Summons to Action, Healing Love
grief, summons to action, healing love
Searching for Gratitude on Thanksgiving
Rev. Dr. Carrie will be considering the state of our lives in the world today, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend.
Cultivating Generosity
In this time of war, uncertainty and urgency, we need one another; To sing songs of solace and strength, to offer prayers of peace and empowerment, and to cultivate a generosity of substance and spirit – these will sustain us in times of peace and unrest. Guest Musicians: Judi Jaeger & Bob Reid www.jaegerreidmusic.com are … Continue reading Cultivating Generosity
ThanksTaking: The Other Side of the Thanksgiving Holiday
Special Zoom-only Worship ServiceDr. Jennifer Lisa Vest will discuss the Thanksgiving holiday from the Native American perspective and what we can learn from the history of the holiday as told by Native Americans. Dr. Vest holds a Ph.D in Indigenous Philosophies/Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley and listens to the words of her ancestors.
Flower Ceremony for Peace and Justice
The Israel Palestine Conflict has been going on since 1948, with both sides trying to outsmart and violently hurt each other. It is timely to help bring peace, liberty and justice for all Israelis and Palestinians, by celebrating the Flower Ceremony, which affirms and promotes “the goal of world community,” as expressed in the UU’s … Continue reading Flower Ceremony for Peace and Justice
Buddhist Approaches to Just Peace
Rev. Kosho Finch (he/him)*Special Zoom-only Worship Service*The Buddha’s teaching is often regarded as inward looking practice, disconnected from world affairs and concerns. However since its inception it has taken a quiet role in guiding societies and leaders to finding alternatives to past forms of government and encouraging peace among people. In this talk Rev. Finch … Continue reading Buddhist Approaches to Just Peace
What a Fish Knows
Rev. Dr. Carrie Knowles offers a fresh look at fishes in their remarkable diversity and beauty. These creatures conduct courtship rituals and develop lifelong bonds, they plan and hunt cooperatively, use tools, curry favor, deceive one another, and punish wrongdoers.
Dance as Religion: Uniting the Sacred and Secular
Some of us practice dance as religion. More people of varying ages, genders, beliefs, races, and statuses crowd at the dance halls weekly rather than sit in church pews on Sundays. Scholars in the field marvel at how it is common for people nowadays to perceive dance and religion as mutually exclusive activities. Dance unites … Continue reading Dance as Religion: Uniting the Sacred and Secular