Come, Yet Again, Come
As the end of summer approaches and we prepare for a new church year and contentious election year, what work do we need to do individually and collectively to revive our spirits and renew our commitments to love and justice?
Topic: Rest, Reflect, Renew
Question Box Service
We have a tradition of the question box sermon. This is a time for members, friends, and visitors of all ages to ask questions of Rev. Alison Miller about faith in general, about Unitarian Universalism in particular, about our congregation, or about whatever question is … read more.
Restoring Communication
Thich Nhat Hanh wrote, “In a relationship, we are nourishment for each other. So we have to select the kind of food we offer the other person, the kind of food that can help our relationships thrive.” How we communicate with one another nurtures our … read more.
Growth and Grace
I’m sure many of us know what it feels like to stay up at night dwelling on a mistake we made during the day! But we all want to learn and grow. How can we make space to thoughtfully reflect on our lives and actions … read more.
The Spiritual Discipline of Having a Little Fun
In our era of declining religious affiliation, it’s not uncommon to hear folks refer to the hiking trail, baseball stadium, or music venue as their “church.” As people who are part of a religious community, how can we think about incorporating play, joy and recreation … read more.
How Do We Hold Ourselves in Struggle?
These are painful times: times where fear, grief, and trauma get stirred in us daily. And First Unitarian has had its own pain, too. So much of our hurting of other people comes from our attempts to not get more hurt, ourselves. What can we … read more.
Compost of Living
We take the stuff of our lives—the good, the bad and everything in between—and make meaning. And, just like compost happens with the right conditions, something new emerges. Our job is to tend that soil for it to be as rich as possible.
What on Earth Have You Done?
There are moments when this question is an accusation. Other times it is an evaluation. And at its best, it can be a spark of reflection and direction. Let us examine how we might reveal more meaning as we study our own lives.
Guest Preacher Bio: Rev. … read more.
Come All Who Are Weary
Hebrew Bible scholars sometimes describe the fourth commandment, to rest on the Sabbath day, as the bridge between the “loving God” and “loving neighbor” parts of the covenant. This Sunday, we will explore how we, as Unitarian Universalists, can incorporate radical rest into our own … read more.