What do some actually mean when they say, “I’m spiritual but not religious?”or “I’m not spiritual?” And what do others mean when they say,”I identify as a mystic?” Can humanists also be “spiritual?” Are these descriptions mutually exclusive?  Could it be that labels we may … read more.

Walt Whitman wrote in Leaves of Grass, “I swear to you that body of yours gives proportions to your soul…(391).” How do we keep our body and our soul together in a culture that tends to prioritize the “head,” while discounting the body and its … read more.

Merely having the “right” ideas will not get us through. Unless we can translate our ideas into practices, we will not be able to transform everyday stresses and the uncertainties and “overwhelm” of our time. Cultivating practices that will nurture and sustain us and our … read more.

If compassion were a seed within each of us, it has the possibility of growing and expanding throughout our life. Religious teachers and contemporary scientists teach us how the practice of compassion can be cultivated in and impact … read more.

The expression, “May you live in interesting times,” is purported to be a Chinese curse—or a blessing, depending upon interpretation. Some consider “interesting times” as times of turmoil or trouble and “uninteresting times” as times of peace, tranquility and certainty. Actually, no evidence points to … read more.

During this challenging time, we could easily numb out, coast, complain, or start and stop projects that we’ve been waiting to find time to do. On this Mother’s Day, we’re going to engage in some personal nurturing of ourselves in … read more.

Easter is another holiday rich with wisdom coded in stories and rituals that we get to decipher again and again. We know that Easter, like Passover, is one of those celebrations that incorporates various religious traditions, especially the earth-based traditions that were incorporated into these … read more.

Through story, song, meditation, and spiritual practice, we will gather for this online worship service to make sense of Passover’s enduring wisdom for us and for our time. Some of the most profound wisdom has been carried to us from generation to generation through story … read more.

Per recommendations from Gov. Tom Wolf, TPUUF will be closed this week and will not be holding regular services.

Per recommendations from Gov. Tom Wolf, TPUUF will be closed this week and will not be holding regular services.