Blessing of the Animals
Our seventh principle, respect for the interdependent web of all existence for which we are a part, guides this service. We invite you to bring your beloved pets to this service honoring this principle.
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Beware of the Ides of March
The soothsayer’s warning to Julius Caesar, “Beware the Ides of March,” has forever imbued that date with a sense of foreboding. But in Roman times the expression “Ides of March” did not necessarily evoke a dark mood—it was simply the standard way of saying “March 15.” Surely such a fanciful expression must signify something more than … Continue reading Beware of the Ides of March
The Underbelly of the Palm Beaches
We will take a look at homelessness in the land of wealth and privilege. What will this reflection mean for us as Unitarian Universalists committed to healing our communities?
Spirituality & Sexuality
Just as there is a connection between body and spirit, there is a connection between spirituality and sexuality. Yet, despite living in such a highly sexualized society, we rarely talk about it. Starting this month, some of us will explore that connection. Our congregation will offer the first adult Our Whole Lives program at 1st … Continue reading Spirituality & Sexuality
Welcoming The Stranger
When you first seek hospitality, you are a stranger, merely a guest. A sojourner, one whose stay is expected to be temporary. But true hospitality welcomes the wanderer home–when we offer our hospitality, we are offering to make this his or her home, as well as our own.; We are asking them to no longer … Continue reading Welcoming The Stranger
PANDEMIC PRIVILEGE via ZOOM
Creating Hope in the Time of Climate Change
It’s Earth Day once again, but with the pandemic into its 3rd year, deep social fissures, and the effects of climate change upon us in the form of fires and floods, many of us may not be taking much notice, leave alone feeling like celebrating. In fact, you may even know some people who proclaim … Continue reading Creating Hope in the Time of Climate Change