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Voices of a Liberal Faith
A lot of folks may be unaware of a great video the UUA put out that introduces people to the basics about Unitarian Universalism. It’s in the Newcomer section of the website, and participants in the Exploring UUCA class see it too. Here it is for all to see and enjoy:
Bread of Wonder
Standing on the Side of Love
In light of the passage of Proposition 8 in California and similar blows experienced on election day which restrict the rights of bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer, and transgender people in other states (Florida, Arizona, Arkansas), the Unitarian Universalist Association has produced a video which makes clear the support of people of faith for [...]
People With a Passion for Justice
The UUCA Board of Trustees has completed one full year of monitoring the policy-based governance system that helps keep UUCA working smoothly. This past month we took a closer look at the Ends Statement: UUCA’s gift to the world of people with a passion for justice. This Ends Statement is very [...]
Role Reversal: Becoming My Parent’s Parent
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Life can feel so serious and heavy these days, with all that is going on. Which is why I appreciate the “humor” emails that people periodically send me. Each time I get one of these emails, I am reminded of how humor has a sacred aspect to it: to snap us out of whatever funks [...]
Great Ideas: The Power of Perspective
We create heaven. Our brains may possess a negativity bias, but the power of perspective is a power to shape even our brains, turn on the compassion circuits, turn on the empathy circuits. Create heaven. More heaven, more and more. Heaven is not a place in the hereafter—it’s a gift we can give each other, right here, right now
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