The Ten Commandments have long served as a foundation for how many Jews and Christians strive to live their lives. As Unitarian Universalists, we come from many different backgrounds and beliefs—we may or may not accept all of the Ten Commandments as our own. So if we don’t follow those commandments, what values or principles … Continue reading Exploring What Guides Us
Everything around us, the air we breathe, the rivers and streams we drink from, the food we eat, every institution, relationship, and connection with others, is a string supporting a world of 8 billion people. What happens when those strings are cut, one by one? What happens when our rivers and fields are poisoned; when … Continue reading A Different Kind of String Theory
So much of how we define success and well-being in our society revolves around the money we make and the things we accumulate, and it is clear this acquisition and consumption culture where the quantity of stuff counts more than the quality of our relationships is leading to a dead end for humanity. How can … Continue reading How Much is Enough?
If you tell someone you are a Unitarian Universalist, sometimes the question is asked – what does that mean? Are you prepared to answer? This morning Rev. Tim Kutzmark prepares us for what is commonly called an “Elevator Speech”, a way to define what we believe in the time it might take to go several … Continue reading “What is Unitarian Universalism” – via video
In an interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, design justice pioneer Bryan C. Lee Jr. defines “design justice” as “what love looks like in public spaces,” and he describes it as “an active display of care for beloved communities.” What would our communities look like if we designed them in ways that create space for culture … Continue reading Reflections on Design Justice
The UUA holds a General Assembly every year in June. UU’s from all over the country meet in person or virtually during this time. The closing Sunday Service this year was extremely powerful and featured Rev. Dr. Nicole Kirk, Program Minister at All Souls UU Church in Tulsa, OK. Join us in watching this moving service. Note: this … Continue reading Video GA – Closing Sunday Service from June 22, 2025
Join us for a very special Sunday with George Ensle. He says of his service, “My songs will reinforce a message of building bridges, appreciating God’s natural beauty, reaching out to those in need, and wanting what we have over having what we want George Ensle is a Songwriter-Performer-Producer-Educator. During the 60’s Houston Folk Music … Continue reading Be a Better Me
If religion is understood as that which pertains to our ultimate concern there is no reason for religion and science to be in conflict. Tragically, religion often clings to antiscientific perspectives that impede human progress, making it difficult to address social and ecological challenges , and hindering overall human flourishing, but it does not have … Continue reading Science and Religion
As we celebrate our declaration of freedom from a king, it is also helpful to reflect on what our freedom is for. True freedom entails using our freedom for each other, seeing ourselves as in this together, living into our interdependence with one another, and cultivating a culture of empathy.
At the Congregational Meeting in May, several people said they wanted to try some different types of mornings. The worship team has decided to make this fifth Sunday in June one of our trials. We will have a short service and then break into small groups to talk about special questions, provided by the Worship Team. Remember there … Continue reading A Different Kind of Morning
