Retelling of the Ancient Myth of Eros and Psyche
EUNOIA: Beautiful Thinking by Thomas Vizzard A reflection on the power of compassionate thinking. Together, we explore how goodwill can transform our love, lives, and community.
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Looking In the Mirror: A Conspiracy of Love
A reflection on our world, our government, our world and how we might respond.
Done the Right Thing
In the spirit of multiracial unity during Black History Month, this service will shine a light on five notable 18th and 19th century white allies of the struggle for black liberation.
Through the Fireplace – A Celebration of Warmth During the Winter Holiday Season.
Those of us who dwell in cold climates are grateful for warmth and light at the coldest and darkest time of the year. This includes not only the physical warmth of fires, central heating, good food and warm clothing, but also the warmth of human caring and compassion that helps us all to make it … Continue reading Through the Fireplace – A Celebration of Warmth During the Winter Holiday Season.
Finding Thanks
When the world, or your world is in turmoil it can be hard to find things for which to be thankful. This thanksgiving we may have to look a little harder but when we look, we will find.
Filling and Spilling the Horn of Plenty.
The Thanksgiving harvest symbol of the cornucopia, the “horn of plenty,” has ancient roots in Greek mythology, but can this symbol of abundance help us embrace gratitude? This service explores how gratitude and abundance intersect in our UU value of generosity.
Five Kernels of Corn: A Thanksgiving Message
On the table, next to every plate at the first Thanksgiving were five kernels of corn. What did this represent and what can we learn from this tradition?
Sacred Sands, the Spirit of the Indiana Dunes.
The Indiana Dunes is a place of beauty, but it’s history is filled with intrigue. A reflection on the book Where the Water Goes Around: Beloved Detroit by activist and Minister, Bill Wylie Kellerman.
Spider Wisdom
Nancy Irons for CUUPs Celebrating Samhain, the final Pagan harvest festival and the Pagan New Year. This year we will be exploring Spider Wisdom. Spiders, sinister creepy crawlers vs patient weavers extraordinaire? Join us and decide. Costumes welcome! Please bring change or small bills to contribute to UNICEF during the Oct. 26thservice. Thank you!
Grief & Love: Being Present
An exploration of how grief shows up in our lives and how we can show up for each other in grief. Grief is not only related to the death of a person. Grief is praise for what the Holy has so generously given. Grieving in community eases the burden of loss and ultimately lifts us … Continue reading Grief & Love: Being Present