Most religions have an “origin story.” What is the Unitarian Universalist origin story? What can we learn from the meaning of stories to tell us who we are as a faith tradition?
We will reflect on where life took us over the past year and set our resolve for the New Year. At this in-between time, we look on the past with forgiveness and letting go, while we look forward with purpose, hope, and joy. Our Fire Communion ceremony allows us to let go of the past and set our prayers and intentions for the new year.
The work continues at the construction site at a rapid pace. The new roofing system is largely in place and the exterior walls are mostly wrapped with black waterproof building paper in anticipation of being covered with stucco. Other work includes completing the framing of the interior walls. Want to catch the construction action in real time? Check out the Live Sanctuary Cam!
I love stories. Some of my earliest memories are of my father reading Winnie the Pooh and the Madeline books to me. These stories made me laugh, gave me hope, and taught me how to have courage and the joys of friendships. Stories also opened my mind to new ideas. I remember a children’s book about how the number 13 was a lucky number, not a bad one. And that witches were good, not bad. It made me think about…
Racism has a long history in our society, and is still having major consequences despite years of effort to combat it. We must continue to work together to dismantle the systems that perpetuate injustice and inequity.