“They” say there are four roles which a minister tries to fill– the four Ps of ministry. Some ministers do better in some categories and not so well in others. As Unitarian Universalist we believe that everyone is a minister; “the priesthood of all believers” as James Luther Adams calls it. This morning let’s look at the four different categories and do a little self- assessment.… more
“The garden is a metaphor for life, and gardening is a symbol of the spiritual path.” (Larry Dossey) What if Gardening were my religion? Norman Wirzby suggests that Gardening is a spiritual activity in which “people attempt to make visible and tasty what is good, beautiful and even holy.” The sustainable living focus of the Green Sanctuary program asks, What can “You’s” (and UUs) do to live more… more
How might we all realize happiness by letting go of the heavy burden of anger? Featuring a Bunraku-style & shadow puppet dramatization of a Zen Buddhist teaching tale presented by The Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Puppetry Club and led by our AUUC youth under the direction of Debbie Brown.… more
This morning the mission taskforce will be having its first event in a process that will ask the congregation to look at our mission statement. I have a agreed to craft the service and the sermon to go along with their question, “What makes your spirit soar?” come on to church and see what I come up with—I know I am curious. ~ Debra Guthrie… more
