This morning Debra Guthrie will share some of the important life lesson she learned from Brene’ Brown’s phenomenal book Rising Strong. Brown tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending. She says,
“Struggle, can be our greatest call to courage, and rising strong our clearest path to deeper… more
Society’s bias toward those considered physically attractive is well documented as is discrimination against those deemed unattractive. In this service, Sandy Hochel will discuss how pervasive and powerful this bias is and how we may unintentionally reinforce our society’s obsession with beauty.… more
Last year we explored The Day of the Dead from the Mexican tradition celebrated this time of year. This year I thought we might switch it up a bit and explore the pagan/Gaelic tradition of Samhain. Come and see if I can make a connection with our UU tradition.… more
Debra explores the meaning behind the “Jewish New Year” in collaboration with member Ann Thal. What lessons does this important observance hold for Jewish people and all of us?… more
Lessons shared from the Summer Southeast UU Leadership Institute.… more
Our own member, Kathy Hall, shares her story: “The Life Changing Magic…” of my first year being an Aiken Unitarian Universalist.… more
What is the Special Relationship between the United Nations and Unitarian Universalism? Reviewing the history & connection UU’s have with this important organization. Why do we have a separate agency devoted to the UN? What are current projects of the UU UN office? How you & the congregation can get involved.… more
Am I an arrogant person for continuing to believe in the worth and dignity of people when almost everyone I meet seems to not feel it inside themselves? What is this rot, this vile thing that makes us all feel at times unworthy, corrupted? Is it the Universalist paradox and what can we do about it?… more
The 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers have profoundly affected each of us and our larger world. Some of us found courage and inspiration in the midst of the horror and overwhelming grief. Some of us met fear with action to build a more loving world. Debbie Brown, who lived within three miles of Ground Zero, discovered a new path for her art and her gifts. We invite you to join us with your own memories and… more
Unitarian Universalism can feel like a nebulous and ephemeral thing, where there is nothing to sink your teeth into; like soup. What are the religious concepts that we share, where is the meat of it all?… more
