Our furry, feathered, and scaly companions mean so much to us. They love us unconditionally, provide us with amusement and often give us a little insight into ourselves. This Sunday you are encouraged to bring your dogs, goats, lizards and other pets to service as we bless all of the animals that we love. Treats … Continue reading Blessing Of The Animals – Rev. Walter Clark, Minister
We often think of justice work as being action orientated: marching, protesting, writing letters, boycotts. However, we can often find ourselves swept up in all of the action and lose sight of why we are here in the first place. Missed the service? Watch it here:
School is starting back up! It’s time for the blessing of the backpacks and remind ourselves that learning is about more than just getting the answer. Missed the service? Watch it here:
Every summer, I visit the family cottage and take a kayak upriver and float back down. Each time I discover something different. What are the lessons nature has to offer us if we take time to listen? Missed the service? Watch it here:
Unitarian Universalism has always been centered in inclusion and diversity, yet we oftenfind ourselves falling short of this goal. How does this happen and what can we do tobecome more inclusive and welcoming? Missed the service? Watch it here:
Brene Brown has written at length on the power and need for vulnerability. However, being vulnerable is hard to put into practice due to cultural expectations of strength and perfection. How does vulnerability actually create community and why is vulnerability so important to our faith? Missed the Service? You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/BMVPXDS8fK
Juneteenth marks when the last of the Confederate state finally freed those who were emancipated in the Civil War. The promise of freedom was made to these people more than two years prior to them hearing the news. What promises for the good of all people have we still failed to fulfill and how does … Continue reading “Unrealized Promise” – Rev. Walter Clark
Being in community means working with and loving people that challenge us. Personality quirks and mannerisms that don’t align with our own often prevent us from making deep connections. How do we put aside our annoyances in order to build a stronger community? Missed the service? Watch it here:
June is Pride month. Since the 70’s Pride has mixed elements of revolution with celebration, which is it now and what can we learn from Pride practices as we continue to fight against oppression? Missed the service? Watch it here:
We spend much of our lives seeking to resolve the big questions in life. How can our life change if instead of frantically seeking resolution, we let ourselves sit with wonder without obsessing over the answer? Missed the service? Watch it here:
