There are so many ways we would like to see our community and our world transform to become a more loving, just, and inclusive place! It often takes perseverance, consistency, and working together over a long period of time to make these transformations. Come hear inspiring stories of how transformation can happen! The worship theme … Continue reading Transformation Through Perseverance
UU communities often speak about a Beloved Community. But what does this term, made popular by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., mean? And what are we, as UUs in the modern era, called to do to create this Beloved Community? The worship theme for February is “Justice & Equity”.
The attacks on trans persons both in Ohio and many other states has my hand on my heart more often that not… that, and the slaughters in the Congo, in Gaza, in Ukraine, in Yemen break my heart daily. I just saw the film Origin, based on the life of the writer of Caste, Isabel … Continue reading Hand On My Heart
The worship theme for January is “Liberating Love”. This week: What would it look like if we made a commitment to anti-racism as a congregation? How have other UU congregations committed to this journey?
“This is My Song” The terrible events in Israel and Palestine have been much in our minds and hearts. Rev. Terasa will share some of her experiences in visiting there 3 years ago, and thoughts about what religion has to do with it. The worship theme for December is “Mystery”.
We’ll be talking a lot about what it means for the congregation to actively be an anti-racist church. I will talk about where my journey toward anti-racism has taken me. The worship theme for October is “Heritage”.
The headlines and looming environmental crisis can overwhelm us with worry for our world. It can be easy to despair, to feel like just one person can’t make any difference. Adrienne Maree Brown’s Principles of Emergent Strategy teach us that our world is fractal and emergent, and that our small acts of love and connection … Continue reading Our Liberation is Fractal
This month’s worship theme is “Finding Our Center”. Justice is central to our UU values and our First UU community. What is your niche in justice work? How do you, or how do you want to express your self interest & values? Our Share-the-Plate donations in January go to Pathway Clubhouse, a community-based program of psychosocial rehabilitation … Continue reading Connecting to your Justice Center
In November we are exploring the theme, “Change” across our congregation – in worship, in small groups, and in religious education. Join us as we make the journey! Our Share-the-Plate recipient for November is Sedona Grace. The Sedona Grace Foundation provides dog and cat food to Central Ohio food pantries so families experiencing hard times do not have to … Continue reading Where Will You be Tuesday?
We frequently use light metaphorically to mean good, and darkness to mean bad. This language subtly reinforces white superiority, as well as a fear of what is unknown or not within our control. As the Fall Equinox approaches and more of our days are spent in darkness than light, let’s take this opportunity to examine … Continue reading Celebrating Darkness
