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“Accepting the Call to Embrace Diversity: What do vocation, freedom, and responsibility mean for each of us today as increasingly diverse Americans?”

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 to learn to work together for the benefit of our … Continue reading “Accepting the Call to Embrace Diversity: What do vocation, freedom, and responsibility mean for each of us today as increasingly diverse Americans?”

“Embracing Racial Diversity:  Can we love our neighbors of varying colors, without exception?”

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, including addressing the need to change the structures and policies … Continue reading “Embracing Racial Diversity:  Can we love our neighbors of varying colors, without exception?”

“Embracing Religious Diversity: Can I keep my faith while understanding and appreciating the faith of my neighbors?”

Our nation is becoming more religiously diverse. Rev. Nelsen will remind us concerning the nature of faith, religion, and spirituality and how we can embrace—and not fear—this growing diversity. He will share ideas as to how we can enter dialogues with people of other faiths and begin to set a living example for the world, … Continue reading “Embracing Religious Diversity: Can I keep my faith while understanding and appreciating the faith of my neighbors?”

“How Religious Was George Washington?”

Presidents Day.  Both political liberals and political conservatives are quick to talk about our nation’s Founders, and how their religious beliefs supported ours—whatever our current belief happens to be! The real history isn’t that simple. Rev. Dennis McCarty will explore how General—then President—George Washington handled religious controversy in his own time. Click to view service: … Continue reading “How Religious Was George Washington?”

“ What Is Covenantal Theology and Why Should We Care?”

Unitarian Universalists talk about covenants all the time. But many of us cannot actually explain what the term really means, or how it evolved. Rev. Dennis will give a basic introduction to a topic which is basic to a full understanding of twenty-first century Unitarian Universalism. Click to view service: https://youtu.be/j9hTcz7EbMk

“It’s Up To You”

In the life path of any individual or organization, there come inflection points when it makes a profound difference which road one chooses to take.  This congregation has arrived at one of those critical junctures, and it’s up to you to answer, “Which kind of congregation will we be?” Click to view service:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vb5wA_MKwY   

“The Arc of the Universe”

The more we examine the legacy of racism and white supremacy in our culture and in our lives, one might begin to wonder just which moral universe Theodore Parker and Martin Luther King were talking about when they said it “bends towards justice.” Click to view service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8jHLW26wQ