Sundays: 12 noon (CT) in-person and online
The traditions and theologies which have come to be called Unitarian and Universalist have their roots in the history of the western tradition for centuries, since and before the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh – Service Associate: Jane Castleman We live in an enigmatic world, one that deep down, doesn’t make ‘common sense’ at all. Yet the physical evidence is sound – the world is ‘quantum’ in nature. It’s hard to make sense of, hard to describe (without advanced mathematics). But we can try. Starting … Continue reading Quantum Universe – Part 2
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh – Service Associate: Jane Castleman We live in an enigmatic world, one that deep down, doesn’t make ‘common sense’ at all. Yet the physical evidence is sound – the world is ‘quantum’ in nature. It’s hard to make sense of, hard to describe (without advanced mathematics). But we can try. Starting … Continue reading Quantum Universe – Part 1
Presenter: Richard Clarke Service Associate: Carol Johnson Join us as Richard Clarke explores the ideas of unity and interconnectedness through the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, a revered sage of the 20th century and Unitarian-Universalist eyes. Discover profound parallels between Universalism, Unitarianism, and Advaita Vedanta in this special talk. Much of Ramana’s teaching aligns with … Continue reading “Embracing Oneness: Exploring Universalism and Unitarianism through the Eyes of Ramana Maharshi”
Presenter: Cate Howell Service Associate: Michael Swords Western history has a long and harsh tradition of different religions laying claim to an exclusive truth and restricting membership and participation to a chosen few, who then must participate in a designated ritual to certify their acceptance into that community. Unitarian Universalism is the only religious faith … Continue reading “A Unique Faith, Open to All, Exclusive to None”
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterJune Wilson and Susie Lindeman, Service Associates Who are we, as Unitarian Universalists? What do you say when someone says “You are a Unitarian Universalist? What is that?” Some folks assume we’re some new-age religion, founded in the 1960’s. Others think we’re really some kind of leftist political party disguised as a … Continue reading “Who are We? Our Unitarian Universalist Heritage”
Presenter: Bethany Anne Putnam Service Associate: D’Vorah Kelley Twenty-two years ago, Bethany was the foremost expert on domestic disaster relief and volunteer coordination within the Episcopal Church. Her experience and training led to being hired immediately following 9/11, as the Disaster Director of St. Paul’s Chapel at Ground Zero in New York City. Bethany will … Continue reading “911 Remembered”
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, Presenter Mario Pardillo, Service Associate Prosperity Gospel is the idea that God rewards the faithful with material and physical well-being, especially financial success. It’s an idea that developed mostly in the United States, aligning well with American ideas of individualism and materialism. We’ll look for early Unitarian connections with prosperity gospel, and … Continue reading God Wants You To Be Rich
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterCatherine Luria, Service Associate Many Christians talk about getting back to ‘the religion of Jesus’ (which would really be Judaism) or at least the religion of the early church. We’ll examine what early Christianity might have looked like (warning: it’s more radical than you’d expect!) Why did Christianity change? How might those … Continue reading “Back to the Roots”
Local author & historian David Ellison will speak on the history of Mexican Independence day and the heroes of the revolution. Lynn Cleek will be the Service Leader.
Unitarians and Universalists have traditionally led the charge for social change resisting unjust, cruel and morally reprehensible social norms like slavery, war, denial of human rights, minority oppression and religious zealotry. This Sunday ́s service will highlight Unitarian Universalist “Resistance” since the two denominations merged in 1961, focusing on our role in the civil rights … Continue reading UU Resistance
