In an era of warring factions do we ever stop to design a process for reconciliation? Happy to wage war and content to take our marbles and go home when things don’t go our way. I think about it often. When I see colleagues and people I know barred from association or worse give-up, I wonder how do we find our way back? How can we reconcile and repair relationships if we are not even speaking?… more
The minister will share reflections from the latest book she is reading by her favorite author, Mark Nepo, More Together Than Alone. Nepo has been described as a spiritual writer, poet, and philosopher. His writing offers layers of meaning appealing to any reader seeking inspiration. Consider how we integrate veterans in all our spaces so that they feel “together” with us.… more
We will welcome our 9 new members or as many of them as can make it. The service will also include a “surprise” teaser for an exciting new undertaking the whole church will be engaging next year.… more
The UU Ministers Association has adopted the wisdom of brilliant author, Adrienne Maree Brown, who offers amazing tools for group interaction. As we enter into a new era of creativity and innovation, we might consider using some of these tools. Let’s sample some of her thoughts today.… more
In this season of political rhetoric, these titles fly around like tree leaves in a storm. This Sunday I invite you to join me in unpacking some of these concepts and their place in our lives.… more
Presented by Chris Garcia, Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta. Shadow Boxing, Part I (The Mystery of Suffering): “Transformation comes with
either great love of great suffering” – Richard Rohr… more
The Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur bracket this Sunday in celebration and forgiveness. With sacred music from Michael Sasnow and Wendy Russell.… more
We join hundreds of UU Congregations this Sunday as we celebrate the UU Climate Justice Revival.… more
With Kris Beard and Naomi Frost-Hewitt — Holding Light as the Nights Grow Long.… more
Rev. Nathan Woodliff-Stanley, Executive Director of SCUUJA, Affiliated Community Minister with the Unitarian Universalist Church in Charleston, SC.
Rev. Woodliff-Stanley has dedicated his professional ministry in service to nonprofit and religious organizations that walk the talk of our Seven UU Principles and center on Love.… more
