We launch this month with gratitude for our Unitarian Universalist faith, which asks us to be in compassionate relationship with an ever-widening circle of people, creatures, and things. Yet compassion also requires us to set some healthy boundaries–in our families, friendship groups, and communities. How do we hold Love at the center and also hold … Continue reading Gratitude, Compassion, and Boundaries
Practices to increase love, and connection with our Web of Light, and action to nurture this love. Daniel Bailey (he/him), Worship LeaderBruce Leonard (he/him), Worship Associate Join us in person or online via Zoom.
In this multigenerational service, we will discover how sharing our gratitude for the smallest things can ground us in hope throughout the complicated holiday season. The Tree of Gratitude that we will create will spark a spiritual practice to share throughout the year. And our glorious anthem, “Love Has Always Been Our Song,” will set … Continue reading A Tree of Gratitude and a Source of Hope for the Season
Amy Lloyd says,“Today I want to greet joyWithout a trace of suspicionI want to open my eyes to the lightWithout a blink of dreadI want to look at my past without a whisper of shame.I want to look at my future without a hint of fear.” Let us set our intention today to be grateful … Continue reading Nurturing Gratitude for What Is and For What is Yet to Be
Because we respect everyone’s worth and dignity, we make the safety of all a priority as we plan the sacred spaces we open and the way we conduct our gatherings. And, we are grateful for the safety specialists who we ask to help us take care of each other in times of need. Bill Benshoof … Continue reading Nurturing Gratitude for Group Safety
