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Living in Exile

Millions of us in the United States are living in a kind of exile in our own land – an exile that oppressed groups in our country have experienced for centuries, an exile from economic justice and political power, an exile from safety and security for our lives, an exile from justice and true freedom.

The Problem of Heresy

The use of the word “heresy” in any context is in itself problematic, especially given the historical violence connected with this word through the violent enforcement of a doctrinal purity created by all men and backed by the force of Empire. It has become a clobber concept to enforce one patriarchal version of Christianity, much … Continue reading The Problem of Heresy

Exploring What Guides Us

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

How Much is Enough?

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?

Video GA – Closing Sunday Service from June 22, 2025

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