Speaker: Rev. Dr. Amy Petrie Shaw

The Power of Durga

Durga Puja is celebrated to honor the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorate her victory over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. It marks the triumph of good over evil and celebrates the divine feminine power, known as Shakti.

On Stolen Ground

We are here today on ground that our ancestors took from people who had been present for generations. How do we honor and recognize the Native American community today, as we continue to stand on stolen ground?

Down to the River to Pray

Unitarian Universalism isn’t big on pre-set rituals. We don’t typically practice communion, or baptism, bar mitzvahs, or other landmark services. Are we missing out? Should we do more?

The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Who you were is not who you have to be, and sometimes it’s okay for things to be over. What does it feel like to know, completely, that all the shoes have dropped, the report card is finished, and you can finally breathe? Let’s talk about Yom Kippur, and what it means for UUs!

Justice for All

Fair wages, safe working conditions, and solidarity with labor unions and worker movements, these are what truly make America great. Let’s talk about economic justice as a spiritual practice on the Labor Day weekend

ICE, ICE, Baby

For all that we hear about ICE, are they really that bad? Let’s explore the immigration and asylum processes and the ethical concerns they raise.