Topic: UU Principles

Is Doctor Who a UU?

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Is Doctor Who a UU?
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Doctor Who is a popular British TV program that has been on the air  since 1963. It has also become a cult phenomenon in the US. The  character Dr. Who represents the contemporary hero who defeats evil  without using violence. His only weapons are his … read more.

Earth Day and Our Seventh Principle

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Earth Day and Our Seventh Principle
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Our service on April 23 we will celebrate “Earth Day and Our UU Seventh Principle.” Earth Day is April 22, and our Seventh Principle calls on us to respect the interconnected web of life of which we are a part. There were people on this … read more.

Resistance on Easter

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Resistance on Easter
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Easter is a celebration of resistance – the resistance of one man against an empire and the resistance of life against death.  Come honor this holiday through songs, stories, music, activities and more.  It’s sure to be a fun day filled with joyful resistance.

Note: This … read more.

How To Be A Good Friend

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
How To Be A Good Friend
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What makes a good friend?  Part of being a good friend means sharing with others and letting them share with us.  Come and share today what you think is important for being a good friend and learn about what others feel is needed for friendship.

Finding Our Communal Center

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Finding Our Communal Center
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When asked about Unitarian Universalism, it is normal to reference the 7 Principles – those essential ideas which help to define us as a religion.  Our faith is going through a process of finding our communal center, as the 7 Principles may soon be replaced!  … read more.

Maladjusted to Madness

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Maladjusted to Madness
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Romans 12:2–“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

In November 1954, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon at … read more.

Finding Our Individual Center

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Finding Our Individual Center
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Culturally the beginning of the year is a time to look at ourselves and focus on parts we don’t like, in order to make resolutions focused on change.  What if our resolution was instead to accept ourselves for who we were instead of trying to … read more.

Burning Bowl Ceremony: Holding Onto and Letting Go

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Burning Bowl Ceremony: Holding Onto and Letting Go
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Many UU congregations commemorate the first Sunday of the new calendar year with a ritual that bids farewell to the old year and releases it. In the “Burning Bowl” ceremony. Congregants are invited to write on a piece of flash paper words or phrases that … read more.

Braiding Belief, Morality and Democracy

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Braiding Belief, Morality and Democracy
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The UU 5th Principle states, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Inspiring and beautiful in theory; yet in practice, democracy is mired in conflict, beset by divisions, and inflamed by ardent animosity. … read more.

Keeping the Faith in Liberal Religion

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Keeping the Faith in Liberal Religion
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Unitarian Universalism has a tradition of being a liberal church. But like many “liberal” institutions, it is facing many challenges. One can ask, “Where we might have gone wrong? Is there too much identitarianism, political polarization? What can we do better? How can we avoid … read more.