Like music, dance, theater, poetry, and literature, the visual arts can be a doorway into spiritual transformation. Art museums are holy shrines for pilgrims on this path, with paintings and sculpture there to be ‘read’ like any sacred scripture. This morning we’ll look at a … read more.
In his book, “Spiritual Defiance: Building a Beloved Community of Resistance,” Robin Meyers defines resistance as “a form of direct or indirect action opposing anything in the dominant culture that brings death and indignity to any member of the human family, or to creation itself.” This … read more.
Our Unitarian Universalist tradition draws upon many sources for religious inspiration, including: ‘direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces that create and uphold life.’ What … read more.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words (or names) will never hurt me!” We’ve all heard that playground taunt; perhaps we’ve even uttered it ourselves when we felt verbally attacked as a child. And yet words do leave wounds, at times even more … read more.
What is the end of life? Not “the end” in the sense of mere termination – ‘game over’ – but end in the sense of final purpose and meaning. What is the point of it all? What are we aging toward? Intentional aging is conscious … read more.
The Jungian psychotherapist, Alan Chinen, wrote a wonderful little book called In The Ever After, because romantic fairy tales typically end, “they lived happily ever after…” But how, exactly? At first blush, love seems easy, even effortless, but the path of true love proves arduous, … read more.
What is it about sports that commands such passionate attention and devotion on the part of so many people in our society? Today, on “Super Bowl Sunday,” I’ll explore this question through my own experience, both as a former athlete and as a continuing sports … read more.
January 23rd, 2023, will mark the fortieth anniversary of my ordination as a Unitarian Universalist minister. Approaching this ‘biblical’ milestone has given me reason to reflect on the shape and direction that my journey in ministry has taken over the years. This morning I’ll share … read more.
Martin Luther King used the term “Beloved Community” to describe the goal of his nonviolent resistance against racism, militarism, and economic oppression. We’ll unpack the meaning of this term, and consider how we might contribute to building and sustaining beloved community.
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Darkness has often gotten a bad rap in ‘spiritual’ traditions, but it has its own gifts to offer. Before we step across the threshold of the solstice into the lengthening daylight, let’s pause for a moment to appreciate “the treasures of darkness.”
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