Topic: Story

Gratitude Anyway

Sunday, Nov. 24 2024 // 10:15 a.m. Rev. Thomas Disrud

Sometimes it is hard to get to gratitude—especially in times when the world doesn’t seem to be going our way. That may be when we need to lean into our … Continue reading Gratitude Anyway

Generosity and Generativity

Sunday, Nov. 17 2024 // 10:15 a.m. Rev. Alison Miller

This past month, we have invited one another to Join the Journey of Generosity. Today, we are celebrating the end of the public Campaign for 2025. Let us reflect together on … Continue reading Generosity and Generativity

Now What?

Sunday, Nov. 10 2024 // 10:15 am Rev. Alison Miller

Many of us are processing and reeling in the wake of the election results. While we do know some things, there is much we do not know about what will … Continue reading Now What?

Navigating National Narratives

Sunday, Nov. 3 2024 // 10:15 a.m. Rev. Alison Miller

Our spiritual theme of the 2024-2025 year is “Join the Journey” and this month we are focused on the topic of “Story” as a way into our theme. We are … Continue reading Navigating National Narratives

The Blessings of Camp

Sunday, July 28, 10:15 a.m. Rev. Mira Mickiewicz

This summer, I have had the honor of planning and leading three weeks of Unitarian Universalist day camp — Portland Chalice Camp. It was the inaugural summer of what we … Continue reading The Blessings of Camp

Skeletons in the Closet

Sunday, July 21, 10:15 a.m. Rev. Mira Mickiewicz

Memories. Secrets. Lies. Regrets. In preparation for today, I’ve been spending lots of time lately thinking about untold stories, and my inner jury is still out — are skeletons better … Continue reading Skeletons in the Closet

Creating Possibility

Sunday, July 14, 10:15 a.m. Community Minister Abigail Clauhs

The stories we tell–about ourselves, and the world–have the potential to trap or to liberate us. How do we change the narrative when it sometimes feels impossible? How do we … Continue reading Creating Possibility

My Country ‘Tis of Thee

Sunday, July 7, 10:15 a.m. Rev. Tom Disrud

This week, as our country was about to celebrate its 243rd birthday, a controversy developed over Nike’s decision to pull shoes that had the so-called Betsy Ross flag on them. … Continue reading My Country ‘Tis of Thee

Stories for Survival

Sunday, June 30, 10:15 a.m. Rev. Mira Mickiewicz

Ben Okri, a Nigerian storyteller, says, “We live by stories, we also live in them. One way or another we are living in the stories planted in us early or … Continue reading Stories for Survival

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