“Memory invites us to maintain our grip on the past, but it also calls us to pay attention to the present. Memory’s question is not just “Do you remember?” but “How do you want to be remembered?”
~the Rev. Scott Tayler
This month over 170 … read more.
Write it on your heart at every day is the best day in the year.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Did you recognize those quotations from Emerson? You might … read more.
What does “forest bathing” conjure up for you? It may be one of your spiritual practices–even if you never heard of this growing global pasttime.
In The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, Florence Williams describes the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, of … read more.
Let’s pitch a show to Netflix, one designed to lessen racism and homophobia. Maybe a documentary, complete with talking heads, statistics, and some up-close-and-personal stories. . . that only the choir would watch. So stop the preaching already!
Fortunately Netflix already airs a show that moves people … read more.
Have you ever invented a ritual to celebrate a special moment in your family or social group?
Rituals and celebrations figure centrally in communal life. They add meaning and purpose to major live events, help us embrace change, allow us to express important emotions, help … read more.
WHAT DO RITUALS MEAN TO YOU?
As the Easter season unfolds, what spring rituals will you celebrate–if any?
Many UUs experience a love-hate relationship with rituals, especially if they were previously involved in a ritual-rich denomination, e.g., a Catholic or Episcopal church. This ritual-ambivalence surfaces most … read more.
How do you respond when someone asks you this: “So you are a UU. What do you believe?” Is your UU elevator speech fuzzy? Limited to what you have rejected? Can you clearly articulate your beliefs?
Several UUFE members and friends explored and defined their personal … read more.
How do you respond when someone asks you this: “So you are a UU. What do you believe?” Is your UU elevator speech fuzzy? Limited to what you have rejected? Can you clearly articulate your beliefs?
Several UUFE members and friends explored and defined their personal … read more.
In October, a dozen UUFE members and friends met each week after the Sunday service for our “I Believe…” discussion group led by Amanda Schaller. This is how Gayle Scroggs, UUFE’s Adult Enrichment Leader, described the class objective:
How do you respond when someone asks you this: … read more.
~ Denise Stahre
I’ve been doing cross stitch since I was nine years old. I learned at Girl Scout camp, and fell in love immediately with everything about it: the counting of the stitches, the slide of the needle through the canvas, how the floss feels … read more.
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