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Free will is often described as your ability to make choices or actions without being constrained by prior events or the state of the universe. Free will plays an important part in many religions, where we humans may (or may not) have the freedom to make moral choices. We’ll explore the philosophy of free will, … Continue reading “Free Will is Not Free”
Presenter: David Rosh Service Associate: Jane Castleman What are the tools and attitudes that allow us to survive and thrive through crises and chaos? We will explore the importance of knowing our identity in answering this question and guide us in shaping a flexible, resilient sense of self.
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterTed Fahy, Service Associate Among the most fundamental of spiritual questions are those asked in the title of this service: “Who are we?” “Where Are We Going?” These, along with questions like “Where Do We Come From?” and “Why Are We Here?” form the core of most legitimate spiritual explorations, even if … Continue reading “Who Are We? Where Are We Going?”
Presenters: Annie Morris and Deb Gang Do you sometimes realize you’ve been driving for 15 minutes and have no idea how you got to where you are? Have you ever eaten a half a bag of chips while watching TV and not even registered that you were doing it? This week we will explore how … Continue reading Be. Here. Now.
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterPriscilla Taylor, Service Associate It’s been suggested that imagination is a uniquely human trait. It’s something that we can develop; we can use it to connect with one another, it connects us with things larger than ourselves, perhaps with the divine. It can also lead to trouble. Together we’ll imagine just what … Continue reading “Imagine That”
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterTed Fahy, Service Associate UU Minister Galen Guengerich believes our unique religious virtue is gratitude, saying, “In the same way that Judaism is defined by obedience, Christianity by love, and Islam by submission, I believe that Unitarian Universalism should be defined by gratitude.” He goes on, “Our bumper sticker could be: We … Continue reading “”We Are The Gratitude People””
Ralph Waldo Emerson considered art as a way for the artist to express their inner self, their “spirit,” and to share a deeper understanding of the world with others. He believed that there should be no strict separation between different art forms like painting, music, and poetry, as they all stem from the same creative … Continue reading “Emerson Sunday: Celebrating Creativity & Imagination”
Presenter: Rev. Timothy Boeve Service Associate: Sandy Wallin On this Easter Sunday, which also features the last day of Passover, the Reverend Timothy Boeve will touch upon these significant religious festivals as he highlights what for him and others these events celebrate, Renewal and Freedom, respectively. However, with this particular Sunday falling two days prior … Continue reading “The Preciousness and Precariousness of our Planet”
Presenter: Richard Clarke Service Associate: Carol Johnson Discover how the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the mystical insights of the Gnostics align in their call to awaken the Divine within. Both traditions offer profound paths to liberation, emphasizing self-knowledge, spiritual awakening, and transcending the illusions of the material world. Join us as we explore these … Continue reading “The Inner Light of Truth: Exploring the Parallels Between Ramana Maharshi and Gnostic Wisdom”
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Dee Dee Camhi It has been said, “Joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” How is it that joy can accompany other emotions, like pain, sadness, deep sorrow? Or conversely, that we can be so filled with joy that we are brought to tears? There is … Continue reading “Tears of Joy”
