The Most Important Intention
Many of us cobbled together a list of inspiring-sounding intentions to inspire ourselves as we prepared to welcome the New Year. But did we all remember to include the most important intention of all?
Many of us cobbled together a list of inspiring-sounding intentions to inspire ourselves as we prepared to welcome the New Year. But did we all remember to include the most important intention of all?
Join us in community on Sunday as we leave the past behind, embrace the presence of now, and welcome our souls’ future dreams.
We gather on Christmas Eve to tell stories, sing songs, and to light candles. We celebrate love and wonder and joy and hope in the world. Please join us!
In this season of harvest and Thanksgiving, the concept of abundance conjures up colorful images of cornucopia overflowing with bountiful plenty. While this image is compelling…does striving towards this ideal leave us any space to experience the unexpected joys and pains that are part and parcel of an actual life?
In life, as in woodworking, you follow the existing pattern of whatever you’re working on to smooth out what already is. But if you truly want to create something new, at some point you have to find the courage go against the grain.
We begin our program year with our annual water service during which everyone is invited to bring a little water that is from a place you’ve been or an experience you’ve had or that symbolizes something of your summer adventures. This all ages service will include singing and stories and time for sharing.
Each of us have places in our lives where we feel stuck from time to time. Could a slight change in perspective be enough to set our wheels back in motion?
Anyone making their way through the world today with even one eye open is aware of the many challenges we face. Is joy even a luxury we can afford to pursue? Perhaps a better question might be . . . what is the cost if we don’t?
Despite our progress, it’s hard to say the grand American experiment in democracy does not have its flaws. As we struggle to find solutions to our most vexing problems, we’ll examine Unitarian ideals from our faith ancestors, Ellery Channing and Horace Mann, to help illuminate a path to the life-affirming transformation we seek.
As we enter the season of emergence and rebirth, let’s take a moment to consider the elements our souls require for maximum growth. How well are we tending our personal gardens?