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?

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?

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?

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