Are there truths beyond what we see in the joys and sufferings of everyday life? Buddhist philosophy encourages us to seek deeper fulfillment than can be found in simple material treasures and pleasures. How do our Unitarian Universalist principles and values reflect this timeless Eastern wisdom? How might practices of Engaged Buddhism inform and enliven … Continue reading Samsara and Nirvana
As we honor the coming of Memorial Day, we will consider how often war and conflict are the result of political and social narratives that are based on false information. People fight for what they believe to be true, but “truth” can be far from an objective thing. What stories and ideas drive us in … Continue reading Living with Alternative Facts
Throughout history and across cultures, people have used different words to describe what is most holy and sacred in life. Some terms point outwards towards supernatural sources beyond us while others speak of inner manifestations of spirit. Rev. Bruce will explore diverse names for god and the theological implications of each. Click here to View … Continue reading Bring Many Names
As a church which celebrates respect for diverse beliefs, we are called to accept one another. As a church which believes in justice, we are called to resist systems and ways of being which create oppression. Can we balance these two conflicting foundational values in our faith? What happens when we are faced with behaviors … Continue reading Politeness Meet Passion
Traditional concepts of “salvation” are centered on one’s personal relationship with a god and one’s destiny in the next life. Modern Universalism teaches us that salvation is about the here and now. It is a communal, rather than individual, state of being. Our radical understandings of salvation have implications to how we live and who … Continue reading Salvation is for Everyone
