We will continue our exploration of what it means to a community of belonging and consider what it means to be a faith of radical love and acceptance. How do we welcome each other “just as we are” and embrace the path of transformation? What do our Unitarian Universalist values teach us about this journey … Continue reading A Place to Belong, a Place to Become
Reflecting on the five year anniversary of the publishing of “Widening the Circle of Concern”, a study and guide from the UUA calling forth the transformation of our congregations into more just and inclusive spaces we will consider our congregational commitment. How have we been changed and what changes await us? How do we live … Continue reading The Widening Circle – Where Does it End?
No Service: Living Love and Solidarity with Compañeros There will be no service on Sunday, September 14. Instead, we will welcome Compañeros and the 3rd Annual Latin American Cultural Celebration. Members and Friends of the Fellowship are invited to attend the festivities!
Join us for our annual Ingathering Service and Water Communion. Together we will celebrate the renewal of our community and bless the year ahead as we join our lives togehter in courageous love, spiritual growth, the work of justice, and radical belonging. We will also celebrate and welcome the newest members of the UUFD teaam … Continue reading Waters of Renewal, The Rivers of Hope – Ingathering Sunday and Water Communion
This presentation will feature reflections on the divine feminine and how that empowers us today. Gwyn Adams and Carolyn Miller will each share both personal and historical perspectives on Goddess worship. Carolyn Miller has been a UU since 1991 and a member of UUFD for the past 13 years. Having been raised Roman Catholic, she … Continue reading Finding Balance in a Masculine World
This talk will cover what Atheism is, some characteristics of Atheism vs other beliefs, and studies of Atheism compared to Christianity and Buddhism. Aline will delve into some of the general characteristics of Atheists, including some famous people who share this philosophy and what they have to say about it. She will also describe how … Continue reading An Exploration into Atheism
In this presentation, Oley will invite us to use experiential practices and the symbolism of the Tai Ji Tu (commonly known as the Yin Yang symbol) to understand the fundamental principles of Daoism. Oley Smith received his doctorate of Acupuncture and Herbal medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. He is a Senior … Continue reading Unity, Diversity, and Harmony
An important symbol in the Buddhist tradition is the Dharmachakra, the eight-spoked wheel, known as the “Wheel of Dharma.” In the Buddha’s first sermon, he initiated the first “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma,” circulating teachings that directly lead to enlightenment. The eight spokes symbolize the Enobling Eightfold Path – that which cultivates morality, mental … Continue reading The Buddhist Path to Liberation
Hinduism is one of the most ancient and complex religions of the world, comprising thousands of sects and traditions. Rather than an academic lecture about its history, I will be sharing insights from my 20 years of living and practicing a yogic lifestyle in a Hindu ashram (spiritual community) here in the US. With the … Continue reading Spiritual Practice in Everyday Life: Reflections from 20 Years of Ashram Living
The history of the Star of David goes back beyond Judaism. John will explore the history of the Star of David and how it became a prominent symbol of Judaism. John Heavenrich, a retired attorney from Cleveland, began his commute to Durango in 2000. John was raised in a reformed Jewish family and was active … Continue reading The History of the Star of David
