April 6 – “I Dissent” – The ability to express ourselves freely in ways that do no harm to others and to peacefully assemble in protest of injustices are critical to the well-being and flourishing of the human community. Download the Morning Program here later in the week. About Mark: Mark Davies is the Wimberly … Continue reading “I Dissent”
Solidarity The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here later in the week. Reflections on how we can express solidarity with the most vulnerable persons and communities in the most pro-active and effective ways. About Mark: Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and Director of the … Continue reading Solidarity
Love at the Center The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the Morning Program here or read it below without having to download it. Reflection on how love holds together and permeates all of the shared values of Unitarian Universalism and compassion. We covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and … Continue reading Love at the Center
The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here or read it below without downloading it. Equity – We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion. We covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible … Continue reading Reflections on our Shared Values: Equity
Our Shared Values, Generosity the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Generosity – We Cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope. We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality. Download the Morning Program here or read it below without … Continue reading Our Shared Values: Generosity
Sunday January 12, 2025 11:15 am – The Morning Assembly Our Shared Values: Transformation The Rev Dr Mark Y. A. Davies, leading You may download the morning program here, or read it below without having to download it. We adapt to the changing world. We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to … Continue reading Our Shared Values: Transformation
Sunday January 5, 2025 11:15 am – The Morning Assembly Our Shared Values: Justice The Rev Dr Mark Y. A. Davies, leading We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive. We covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions … Continue reading Our Shared Values: Justice
“Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.” This Sunday is the first in a series of discourses on the recently adopted Shared Values of the UUA. The Rev Mark Y. A. Davies, leading. You may download the morning program here or read it below without having to download … Continue reading Reflections on Our Shared Values: Interdependence
Take Courage The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Often referred to as one of the four cardinal virtues, courage is the ability to persevere in the face of uncertainty and fear. Sounds like the kind of virtue that might be helpful to cultivate in times like these! Download the Morning Program here or read … Continue reading Take Courage
The F-word The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading For years it has been considered hyperbole to use the word “fascism” in reference to particular politicians or political movements within our society, but when politicians and their followers are using rhetoric that is identical to Hitler and Mussolini, promising to imprison their political opponents and … Continue reading The F-Word
