The Rainbow Connection

[printprofilepic]If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.

 –Aboriginal activist group, Queensland, 1970s

As we turn our focus to Unity this month, may we discover that which binds each . . . → Read More: The Rainbow Connection

Common Purpose

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This moment is beautiful —   For we have gathered  in common purpose  to do important work  that only we can do For together we recreate the world.  

–From “Our Common Purpose” by Stephen Shick

The above served as our chalice lighting at the RE Start Up in February. The RE Committee along . . . → Read More: Common Purpose

You are Lovable, You are Loved

[printprofilepic]Ah, love. So much has been expressed about this one word and I am certain that whatever I come up with has already been written sung, or expressed in some way or another.

But I will share a personal story about love.

I have a friend, Carl, who is no longer living, but is . . . → Read More: You are Lovable, You are Loved

I am a Work in Progress

[printprofilepic]I write this with the sounds of construction going on across the hall. It’s not disturbing because it means the YRUU room (formerly a closet) has been expanded. Much thanks to Janet, Elroy, Steve T, Wally, Larry, and many of the youth, who volunteered to oversee this project. The high school youth now have a . . . → Read More: I am a Work in Progress

Compassion Can Not Stand Alone

[printprofilepic]Our 2nd UU Principle states, “….justice, equity, and compassion in human relations…” This month’s theme of compassion ties us to this principle, but compassion can not stand alone.

When I feel compassion towards someone I also notice how they are not being treated fairly, and taking it one step further, their inherent worth and dignity . . . → Read More: Compassion Can Not Stand Alone