Gravity existed long before Newton “discovered” it. What unknown aspects of our very selves have yet to be discovered? Together, how can any newly discovered aspects of our nature be put together with who we already are to create something beautiful?
UUMAN has recently lived through separation and division and most of us still have questions about how to behave with each other, in the midst of our differences. Others might be ready to detach or move on. Social psychology can shed some light into why … read more.
In a broken world, might there be a set of first principles to which we can subscribe? (Btw…I’m not talking about “we” as members of UUMAN. I’m talking about we as citizens of the United States, citizens of a common humanity and as … read more.
We must insure government of, for and by the people. Power has no allegiance and can be used against us. The determining factors are the values we live, the work we do and continuous civic engagement. The challenge of our times is joining … read more.
Have you heard of the six-word story? Ernest Hemingway’s friends bet him* that he couldn’t write a short story in just six words. They lost that bet. Today we will write, and share, stories about UUMAN, and other relevant topics, in six words.
Must “what we believe” involve certainty? Is faith without doubt any different than fundamentalism? Can doubt open us up to new ways of being and thus enrich our lives?
Please join us as we consider the future of our faith in light of concerns about how well its management reflects its membership, the recent gathering of representatives from its congregations, the election of a new spiritual leader, and a renewed commitment to becoming a … read more.
If we allow ourselves to become insular, we lose any chance of becoming diverse in our thinking as well as our demographics. We also fail to share UU principles with the world around us; this is becoming more important now than ever.
History is the great truth teller, yet we’ve allowed history of our democracy and the role liberal religion has played in it be wrested away by those who want to claim it for themselves. How did we take our eyes off the prize? What were … read more.
What do a Catholic nun, a Bible-thumping Christian pastor, and a Latino UU minister have in common? How have a fleeing band of wandering Jews eating flat bread inspired African Americans, Latin Americans, Koreans, Indians, and so many others?
