Easter – and Passover, which this year brings Jewish and Christian celebrations together– offer us stories that are filled with sadness, pain, and hope. Through myth and story, song and spoken word, we’ll explore the roots of these holidays from Christian, Jewish and Pagan perspectives. The enduring message that connects these traditions and calls us … Continue reading “Love Lives On” with Deborah Weiner
Sometimes reaching out is is what saves us and what saves others and what gives life and future to our beloved community. Valerie will share examples from her own life and that of her home congregation. Bio: A UU since 1962, Valerie White is a member of the Unitarian Church of Sharon, MA. She has attended 21 General … Continue reading “Reaching Out” with Valerie White
As our nation again performs the annual myth of Thanksgiving, let’s find a truer way to talk about history and heritage. Let’s be inspired by gratitude practices that really make a difference in a life. Crafted with people of all ages in mind, this service will include the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading’s Bread Communion … Continue reading “A Truer Way”
This week’s service, “The Thanksgiving Myth – Native Perspectives on Gratitude,” looks beyond the familiar Thanksgiving story to the fuller, often untold history of the Wampanoag and other Indigenous peoples. We will explore their stories of loss, resilience, and survival and reflect on how Native communities have long practiced gratitude as a daily way of … Continue reading “The Thanksgiving Myth – Native Perspectives on Gratitude”
In a world that feels heavy, how do we hold onto joy? This week, we’ll draw inspiration from The Book of Joy, the heartwarming conversations between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. These two lifelong friends, who’ve faced incredible hardship, still live with laughter, compassion, and light. Join us as we explore how to … Continue reading “Joy: It’s an Inside Job”
Our UU faith through the centuries has challenged us, individually, to intentionally determine what it is we believe about the concept of the Divine that can offer peace and a sense of well-being. During this difficult time within our society, having a faith that sustains is of great support for many. Al’s sermon will address … Continue reading “Mysterium Tremendum”
“Let Center Lead” Service Led By Chaplain Shiloh Hoffman, Guest Preacher There is much that can pull us further from our center, the core of who we are. In the wake of national division and fear, how can we return home to our center? Let us gather and explore how to honor our courage, cultivate … Continue reading Guest Preacher: Chaplain Shiloh Hoffman ~ “Let Center Lead”
Join our virtual service at 10:00 am on UUCR’s YouTube channel. The question of can you be a Unitarian Universalist and believe anything you want is something that comes up consistently in our communities. While the answer to that question is “No“, it is important for us as communities of faith to examine the origin … Continue reading Responsibility of Belief
