Sundays: 12 noon (CT) in-person and online
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh; Service Associate: Michael Swords Walt Whitman once said, “Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes.” The Internal Family Systems model suggests that we all contain multitudes of personalities, parts, in our psyches, and further, that some parts may be suppressed or exiled … Continue reading Becoming Whole People
Presenter: Michael Swords Service Associate: Larry Pihl Michael Swords will share his thoughts on the impact a poem called “Dear One” found many years ago on Mount Shasta, has had on his life, with quotes from many spiritual leaders.
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh Service Associate: Carol Johnson A few weeks ago, I mentioned Charles Darwin’s concept of the survival of the fittest leading to the evolution of species, which has been expanded to a kind of social Darwinism, the idea that society is best organized around competition and reward, leading to the survival of … Continue reading Cooperation vs. Competition
Presenter: Rev. Scott Cooper Service Associate: Cat Barnett It’s become a tradition at year’s end at the Houston church to reflect on lives we may look toward for inspiration, especially those individuals who passed away the previous year. Then, just two weeks later, the United States sets aside a Monday to reflect on the life … Continue reading Inspired
Presenter: Rev. Matt AlspaughService Associate: June Wilson This time of year, with its increasing darkness and cooler days (at least in the northern hemisphere) plus the numerous holidays, invites us to ponder mystery. What are the deep questions for which we don’t have answers, some for which we may never find answers? What is the … Continue reading “Let the Mystery Be”
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, Presenter Rena Swan, Service Associate While minimalism developed as a style of art and architecture, it has been extended to a lifestyle. This form of minimalism focuses on identifying what is essential in your life and eliminating that which is non-essential. However, life is more complex than this, and many people have … Continue reading Minimlism
Rev. Matt AlspaughElizabeth Weaver, Service Associate I’ve found that trying to develop and state a sense of Life Purpose or Mission has not worked for me; I just can’t summarize my life’s direction and intention in a simple statement. I recently discovered an idea that might fit me better, Personal Projects. This is the idea … Continue reading “A Purpose-Driven Life or a Project-Driven Life?”
Bob Koches will explore the Southern Italian concept and how it lead to the Slow Movement. As UUs we all need to take a break, slow down, take care of ourselves and enjoy being in the moment .– Kathy Koches will be the Service Associate.
The poet and philosopher David Whyte suggests that we can choose to be vulnerable, and from that courageous and compassionate, we can inhabit the place of vulnerability as a citizen of loss. We can do this in opposition to being defended, reluctant, and isolated, unwilling to risk ourselves. In this service, we’ll explore what it … Continue reading Vulnerability
Various spiritual and religious traditions speak of finding our center, though the language differs. It may be a sankalpa, connecting with the highest truth, listening to the still, small voice within. It may lead to following your calling, to living a purpose-driven life, finding refuge in the dharma. According to most traditions, finding our center … Continue reading Finding Our Center
