Big Bird Was Right! Lessons in Compassion for Every Age
The character of Big Bird is the inspiration for this service – what does Big Bird teach us about compassion and building communities of care and connection?
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Transforming Cruelty with Compassion: A Path to Freedom
As we continue to explore “Cultivating Compassion” we will consider how Buddhist teachings on compassion can support us in confronting that the cruetly normalized in our current political climate. How can a compassionate heart help us address injustice and nourish resiliency? What if compassion is a path to freedom?
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Cultivating Compassion at the End of Times
This service will launch our monthly theme of “Cultivating Compassion” and consider what it means to cultivate compassion in the Anthropocene. How can we open our hearts to compassion and connection when the world feels so scary and uncertain?
A Place to Belong, a Place to Become
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
The Widening Circle – Where Does it End?
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?
Compañeros Event – No Service
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!
Waters of Renewal, The Rivers of Hope – Ingathering Sunday and Water Communion
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
Finding Balance in a Masculine World
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
An Exploration into Atheism
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