Thanks & Lament: Holding Both at the Holiday Table
Prayers and practices for gatherings where politics, grief, or absence share the meal.
Prayers and practices for gatherings where politics, grief, or absence share the meal.
From farm fields to grocery aisles, we bless the hands that feed us and consider ethical ways to show thanks.
In times of uncertainty and change, leadership is not about titles or control, it’s about connection, courage, and care. This Sunday, Rev. Latifah Griffin invites us to explore what it means to “meet the moment” as a community grounded in mutual aid. Together, we’ll reflect on how Unitarian Universalist values call us to lead with love, … Continue reading Meeting the Moment: Leadership and Mutual Aid
Darkness is not emptiness; it can be the very place where transformation begins. As Psalm 139 teaches, “Even darkness is not dark to You,” and the Hanukkah story of one small jar of oil reminds us that even the smallest light can illuminate long nights with hope.
Kindness is more than simply being “nice”, it is a form of resistance and courage that reshapes the world around us. As Micah teaches, we are called to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly,” and Rav Kook reminds us that kindness is the very spiritual glue of the universe.
Celebrate religious pluralism by exploring the evolution of the 8 principles.
Coming out is not just about sexuality or gender identity—many of us hide parts of ourselves. What closets are we called to step out of? How can our congregation be safe harbors where everyone’s truth is celebrated?
This morning we will compare and celebrate the ways both traditions call people to moral accountability, inner growth and justice in the world.
Today we will explore ways Rosh Hashanah invites us to pause, reflect, and begin again, not just in calendar time, but in the heart.