In these midst of global pandemic, rising authoritarianism, and uprising, lives hang in the balance and the future of democracy is on the line. In response, Unitarian Universalists are answering the call of our faith, building powerful partnerships to mobilize our communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate in the 2020 elections. Join Rev. Joan Javier-Duval, UUA … Continue reading October 25, Vote Love: Answering the Call of Our Faith
These days it seems to be more and more challenging to listen with openness to differing opinions and life experiences. Differences can create tension and living with tension isn’t easy. How might we listen deeply and fully enough to hold this tension and move forward with compassion and conviction? We welcome members and friends of … Continue reading October 18, Listening through Tension
As people, we naturally gravitate toward those similar to ourselves. It is simple, easier, and it is comfortable. As we celebrate “National Coming Out Day,” and “Indigenous Peoples’ Day,” what inspirations and awakenings can we glean from deeply listening to voices of the marginalized. View or download order of service (published by 5PM Friday). You are … Continue reading October 11, Listening to Voices at the Margins
Terry Tempest Williams asks, “Can we listen with our whole beings, not just our minds, and offer our attention rather than our opinion?” What does it mean to listen with our whole beings? What parts of ourselves need to be engaged in order to do this kind of deep listening? This is also New Member … Continue reading October 4, Listening with the Whole Self
