When it comes to the most important things in life and as we face the most urgent challenges of our time, we cannot go it alone. Community and collaboration are key to our personal and social well-being.

We hear a lot of talk about the rights granted by the United States Constitution, but even more fundamental than our constitutionally guaranteed rights are our universal human rights that are shared by every person on earth and ought to be respected by all persons whether one is a citizen of the United States or … Continue reading Human Rights

True freedom includes not only the freedom from being harmed by others, but also the freedom for doing actual good within the community of all life

Reflections on wisdom from Finding Nemo on the importance of collaboration as we swim together to break the net of fascism and make our way to the open waters of freedom and beloved community.

The protection of academic freedom and the free pursuit of truth and knowledge are critical to fostering excellence in our colleges and universities, and the critical and creative thinking cultivated in higher education are key contributors to a vibrant participatory democracy. Download the Morning Program here later in the week or open it below without … Continue reading The University and Human Flourishing.

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