הכומר אקסל גרמן ו-WA Kathleen Craig. יש אומרים שאפשר לחלק את המין האנושי לשתי קבוצות נפרדות: אלה מאיתנו שמתנגדים לשינוי, ואלה שמאמצים או אפילו מתענגים על שינוי. מניסיוני, רוב האנשים נכנסים לקבוצה הראשונה. (אני כן.) אנחנו נוטים להיות יצורים של הרגל, אשר מוקירים את המוכר. עם זאת, בלי קשר… המשך לקרוא “If Change Were Inevitable”

הכומר איליין גרמן ו-WA לורן קינן העונות שלנו משתנות בהתאם למיקומו של כדור הארץ שלנו ביחס לשמש שלנו. אנו מציינים את השינויים הללו בגנים שלנו, באור ובחושך של הבוקר והערב שלנו, ובמקצבים האנושיים שנוצרו בחברה. דפוסי מזג אוויר, בחירות, חגיגות וחיי היומיום, הכל... המשך לקרוא “The Seasons They Go Round and Round”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and W.A. Ann JacobsonIn his well-known prayer, Reinhold Niebuhr asks for the serenity to accept what cannot be changed, the courage to change what can be changed, and the wisdom to know the difference. When we have the capacity to make meaningful change, we need courage to act. That seems clear. And … המשך לקרוא “Of Serenity and Courage”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and W.A. Corey BrunsonSometimes, even with our best intentions, we mess up, we say the wrong thing, we do something hurtful, we don’t follow through, or otherwise act in less-than-ideal ways. At times like these, a sincere apology can be helpful, but often hard to do well. We will explore the various … המשך לקרוא “It’s Hard to Say I’m Sorry ”

Ray Krise and Micah ForsteinBeing a lion is great! Being a coward is not . . . or is it? They say discretion is the better part or valor; could the cowardly lion be just a misunderstood feline of valor? Join Ray and Micah to delve into our own spiritual perceptions of fight or flight … המשך לקרוא “We Are the Cowardly Lion of Oz”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and W.A. Lauren KeenanIn our worship services we often seek to create an atmosphere of calm mindfulness and quiet contemplation. And yet if we think about the alarming events and profound injustices evident in the world around us, shouldn’t we be moved to a less passive and more passionate response? A call … המשך לקרוא “Holy Rage and Sacred Joy”

Annie Scott and W.A. Bjorn Nilson How can courageously living into covenant with one another change ourselves and the world? Annie Scott is Congregational Life Staff for our Pacific Western UU Region and is leading our Covenant Workshop on October 1 on zoom.

Ray Krise and Kathleen Craig We all want to belong. We are social creatures, who seek a community, which will provide us with existential reassurance and personal safety, while also helping us to bring about certain values to the world. But belonging may challenge us when we hear only the opinions of those who agree … המשך לקרוא “Birds of a Feather Flock Together — the Virtues and Challenges of Belonging ”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and W.A, Ann Jacobson and Sue Ellen Stringer We do not live in isolation, but each of belongs to many different, overlapping communities– which may be connected by shared interests, values, purposes, histories, or circumstances. We will explore some of the many communities to which we belong, and in which we thrive, … המשך לקרוא “A Constellation of Communities” (and Connections Fair)

Revs. Axel Gehrmann and W.A. Corey BrunsonHomes come in all shapes and sizes. Often – but not always – they involve four walls and a roof over our heads. Sometimes a mortgage or rent, inspections, insurance, perpetual improvements, maintenance and repairs. But a home is more than a physical structure or a place on a … המשך לקרוא “No Place Like Home”