Katie Green has loved stories ever since she could talk. She believes that storytelling brings people together and can change with world.
Her fascination with Egyptian mythology began more than fifty years ago when she lived in Cleveland, Ohio, where she often visited the Egyptian … read more.
A story of love and understanding
Pam’s love of the ancient oral art of storytelling was started at a local performance of tellers on a rainy afternoon on Long Island with her four new preadolescent step children. It was love at first hear. Over … read more.
Continuing to explore Unitarian Universalism’s sources, this service will consider the second source: “words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.”
In our congregations, we emphasize Unitarian Universalism’s Principles, but rarely talk about the six sources that inform and inspire our faith. As your speaker this Sunday and next, I will share some of what inspires me in the first two sources. This week, source 1: … read more.
In Buddha’s teachings, he addresses life as a continuum process. He describes this phenomenon as “samsara.” Samsara means there is a cyclical nature to our lives. Birth, existence, and death are just different progressions of the same continuum of life. Mindful observation of this phenomenon … read more.
Irwin is a folksy heir to the humor of Mark Twain with some updated personalities that flavor his performances. That includes the adventures he relates about his 85-year-old-widowed-newly-minted physician-aunt, Marguerite Van Camp. She’s a woman who avoids curmudgeonship and keeps her finger on the pulse … read more.
The West lives in a world separated into two terms: subject and object, self and non-self, yes and no, good and evil, right and wrong, true and false. It is, therefore, more logical or scientific, where “yes” cannot be “no” and “no” cannot be “yes.” … read more.
In our current society, we often blame “the other people” for our divisions. As a result our vision for the American democratic experiment is threatened. Rev. Nelsen will point to the importance of reaching out to people of diverse colors and faiths, finding the joyful … read more.
We are a divided nation with differing ideas about the meaning of freedom and responsibility, individual rights and the meaning of the “beloved community.” Rev. Nelsen will set forth challenges and ideas as to how we can overcome narrow, often divisive thinking and tribal mindsets … read more.
Our nation will soon have a population with a majority of “minority racial groups.” Many people fear—rather than embrace—this growing diversity. Rev. Nelsen will discuss the current challenges we face and provide specific ideas as to how we can bridge our racial and cultural divides, … read more.
