“Cloud of Witnesses: Historic Black Unitarian Preachers”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am What can we learn about 21st century Unitarian Universalism from two Black Unitarian ministers of the 18th and 20th centuries?
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“Peace Circles”
Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea have been creating circles of engagement and reflection for many, many years. And yet the concept is still almost counter-cultural: equal seating around a circle where everyone has a chance to speak or remain silent; where everyone listens deeply; where a synchronicity of souls comes together … Continue reading “Peace Circles”
“Edict of Torda: The Day History Shifted”
Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalists have a grounding commitment to freedom of the pulpit and the pew. Where did we get this commitment? From a young King and his courageous advisor in Transylvania.
“Directions to Unitarian Universalist Utopia”
Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. What would a Unitarian Universalist utopia look like? Would we all be vegetarian, ride bikes, or drive electric cars? Would everyone be welcome? How would we make decisions? Is the core value of Equity lived and experienced? In the 19th century, Amos Bronson Alcott had a vision for a Unitarian utopia, and … Continue reading “Directions to Unitarian Universalist Utopia”
The Bodhisattva Path: Something We All Can Live With
Livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. Rev. James A. Lynch is a Buddhist teacher was appointed as the Minister of the Rissho Kosei-kai of New York (RKNY) in January 2024. He is the first U.S. born minister of RKNY. He holds a JD from SUNY and teachings business and law at Brooklyn College. Rev. Lynch serves on the Board … Continue reading The Bodhisattva Path: Something We All Can Live With
UU Climate Justice Revival
Recorded at 10:30 a.m. We join other Unitarian Universalist congregations coming together for a UU Climate Justice Revival as we claim Interdependence as a core value. We act to collectively reimagine a spirit-filled and liberatory future. Through conversations, worship, and advocacy, congregations will work together to realize climate justice and collective liberation in our communities.
“From 1648 to 2024: A Living Covenant”
Recorded at 10:30 a.m. Since 1648 the heart of our religious beliefs and structure have been rooted in the mutual commitments we make to one another on behalf of our values and principles, and in the practice of living out those commitments in religious community. How do we practice the core value of Generosity and Love in our … Continue reading “From 1648 to 2024: A Living Covenant”
“Do You Promise?”
Recorded at 10:30 a.m. This is our annual In-Gathering Multigenerational worship with our annual ritual of Gathering of the Waters. Please bring a small sample of water representing your home or summer travels. We will reflect on the Theme of the Month, Covenant. What does it ask of you and me? How do we put Love … Continue reading “Do You Promise?”
Putting “Labor” Back in Labor Day
Recorded at 10:30 am This sermon reminds us that this holiday honors the labor unions that transformed the lives of generations of “the working poor.” But over the past four decades, Labor Day has become more of an end-of-summer picnic for most Americans, while labor laws have been weakened and wages for the poorest workers have … Continue reading Putting “Labor” Back in Labor Day
“The Sun IS Going to Explode”
Recorded at 10:30 a.m. From exploding stars to war or crossing the street, there are many things to worry about. If we let our imaginations play with our fears, we may retreat to a cave. How does our faith encourage us to “Keep Calm and Carry On” as the British like to say?
“Do You Smell Gas?”
Recorded at 10:30 am While the idea of gaslighting is not new, its recent increase in use creates questions within questions and considerable self-doubt. What tools do we have to help in our discernment? How can our faith prevent a slide into disbelief about what is verifiably true?