So long, farewell, and goodbye
Change, what it means, how it feels and what it means for the person leaving as well as those who are left behind.
Topic: Philosophy
The Quandary of Emergence
“Emergence” is the spontaneous creation of something new, something unexpected, something that doesn’t necessarily even have the properties of the things from which it emerged. Do you allow for emergence in your life? In the life of the congregation? Although it may sound refreshing, exciting … read more.
Does Anybody Know What We’re Doing?
What’s going on here? Can “what goes on here” be best described by SNAFU? What are the answers? Who do we think has them? What makes us think they have them? What does all this say about us?
The Wheel of Fortune
Fate and fortune have puzzled theologian, philosophers, all of humanity throughout human history. Is “what goes on here” defined by arbitrariness or is there some kind of puzzling direction to our existence? What are we to do?
I Think…Therefore I am Deluded
According to the ancient Indian sage Patanjali, in its most basic sense, yoga is the “cessation of the turning of thought.” Yet, modern western philosophy is said to start with Descartes who uttered his famous phrase “I think, therefore I am.” Well…what are we to make of this?
The Church of the Mulligan
A “Mulligan” in golf is a do-over. It’s your chance to, without penalty, try again when your shot goes into the next fairway, into an unforgiving patch of poison ivy, etc. This is a very good rule. How can we apply this to our work at UUMAN?
Alexa, What’s the Meaning of Life? (A Reprise!)
If you ask Alexa, “What’s the meaning of life?” she’ll give you an answer. How is that answer informed? Who is at the wheel? What are the ethics and morality in play? Could there be an agenda?
(Rev. Dave is doing a reprise of this message, as we experienced some technical difficulties when it was originally done on September 26.)
PANSEXUAL PRIDE DAY – DEC 8
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY – DEC 10
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
What’s Out There?
Are we alone in the universe? Are we not? What are the implications of your answer (whatever it is)?
Link to podcast mp3 audio (or use media player below)
https://www.old.uuman.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-10-24WhatsOutThereDDunnAKafi.mp3
Alexa, What’s the Meaning of Life?
If you ask Alexa, “What’s the meaning of life?” she’ll give you an answer. How is that answer informed? Who is at the wheel? What are the ethics and morality in play? Could there be an agenda?
Lay Led Service: What is Unitarian Universalism?
What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? This question gets asked a lot, by newcomers and long-time UUs alike! As UUs, we encourage each other’s spiritual development as we search for truth and meaning. Our lay leader this week, Amanda Bralley, will share what being UU means to her, and some of our members will share their thoughts, too, so come join us on YouTube as we explore what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist.