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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.
Unitarian Universalism has been described as “a covenantal faith”, based on promises of action rather than adherent to a specific faith. Here at Thomas Paine we begin many business meetings by reading our “Covenant of Good Relations” (tpuuf.org/about-us/covenant-of-good-relations). What does living in covenant with others … read more.
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.
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.
Although December is a winter month of darkness and cold, it is also a time filled with holidays celebrating light and warmth. Starting tonight is Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. It is at its root a celebration of light as both miracle and wonder, the … read more.
We come from the unknown at birth and we go back into the unknown at death. How can we help but wonder as we wander through the time between those two great unknowns? We wander and wonder together, through the mystery that surrounds us and … read more.
December’s Soul Matters theme is “Wonder”. We will be exploring the places where Wonder and Mysticism intersect. That may be nature, and it may be personal experiences. All the world’s great religions have some element of mysticism. And yet the Transcendentalists rejected organized religion. We … read more.
In the spirit of both November’s Soul Matters theme, “Paths of Change,” and the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ll explore how change is disruptive and often unwelcome at the time it occurs but may also prove to be something we’re eventually grateful for. Along with considering the … read more.
Heraclitus is quoted as saying that no one can step into the same river twice. The same is true for our gatherings here. It is impossible to step into the same community twice, as each person brings change. What do you bring to this beloved … read more.
It is easy to say, “be yourself” but put into practice this can be difficult. What does it mean to “be myself?” or to “be oneself?” It gets tough when we start bumping into each other. How do we “be ourselves” when it feels that … read more.
