It was the youngest parent in our community who suggested we devote a Sunday morning to an exploration of parents, children and liberal religion. Parenting is a lifelong commitment, filled with promises to keep and miles to go. Parents, it seems, have rather strong opinions about parenting and often are not shy about telling others the … Continue reading Promises to Keep, and Miles to Go
In our culture, it always feels like Father’s Day is an afterthought of Mother’s Day. No tents in Kroger’s parking lot filled with tools, gadgets or ties; it isn’t the busiest day for restaurants. Yet fathers comprise 50% of our existence. This year a morning for dads, living or not. Mark Twain once wrote, “When … Continue reading From Ignorance to Astonishment: Schoolings from Our Fathers
Our assembly this Sunday, In Memoriam, focuses on remembering the women and men who have given their lives in service to the Republic during the 83 wars or other conflicts involving the United States. Over one and a half million people have died. It is easy to forget events that have happened “over there” which … Continue reading In Memoriam
In 1872 Unitarian Julia Ward Howe began advocating the creation of a “Mother’s Day for Peace.” Her original concept has completely died out. The history of Mother’s Day reminds us that it is more than a day for flowers and pancakes. It’s a time to highlight the aspects of motherhood that are not usually visible … Continue reading Mothers and Flowers
During February we honor National Black History month. Often the remarks focus on Dr. King. Marco’s mom Adrian suggested to the worship team that we create an assembly on Bayard Rustin. None of us knew the name, the man, nor anything about his life. We agreed that looking at this fascinating character is worth a … Continue reading Bayard Rustin ~ the Gay Socialist Pacifist Who Planned the 1963 March on Washington
This year’s annual winter sharing service is taking a bit of a twist by giving us a theme to work from as we each select something to share. In our search for truth, we have seven principles that serve as moral guides. On Sunday, if you would, bring a favorite reading, poem or anecdote that … Continue reading What the Seven Principles Mean to You
What do the two have in common? What rituals or images do they share? Why is this important? What does all this have to do with our UU principle of “The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all”
Many fall/winter celebrations before the end of the year are called a “Festival of Lights”. Others are celebrated by lighting candles even if the title is not formal. Today we are going to explore the celebrations that are held in late fall, early winter and how light plays a staring role.
It is literally impossible to avoid Christmas in our culture, so the Worship Team decided to embrace it ~ heavenly flavored with doses of Unitarian Universalism. Come join in a Red River UU Christmas; singing some carols, hearing some familiar (and not so familiar) readings and stories, and touching on an assortment of meanings woven … Continue reading We Are All Santas
Water is required for all living things to exist. Given this fact, it is an enigma why human race permits some to pollute, poison, steal or hoard this very essence of existence. This year’s water communion will focus on our collective treatment of water: one global, one national, and one local. Bring a small container … Continue reading Water Communion Sunday
