As part of the interfaith climate action week and to celebrate Earth Day, we focus on our sacred ground, the soil that nourishes us, the earth that holds us and the food that comes from our earth. Join us as we learn what we can do as individuals and as a congregation to support the flourishing of our beautiful planet, and protect our future.
In spring of 1961, Unitarianism and Universalism merged to become one religion. Today we celebrate Unitarian Universalism’s 60th anniversary by honoring our history and seeing how we’ve evolved as one faith over the last 60 years.
As we begin our month exploring the theme of ‘Becoming’, we celebrate a Unitarian Universalist interpretation of the Easter story. Jesus taught us to become who we are born to be, by fearlessly living his values and his message of love. How can we become all we are born to be? Today’s service will be broadcast from our Sanctuary.
As we explore the idea of Commitment this month, we see it is a powerful dynamic that can enable us to achieve meaningful and important things. Maybe that’s why it’s not easy. It may demand courage, discipline, a willingness to sacrifice- effort in any number of ways. And, in the deepest sense, it is a spiritual undertaking. Today we consider what it takes to survey the landscape, tap into one’s internal resources and rise to the Challenge of Commitment.
Today’s service is inspired by the writing on the walls of our sanctuary. It’s been a whole year since we’ve seen those words in person, but the words are still there, holding our space. What does it mean that we’ve put those words in writing? Does writing down our intentions, values and mission deepen our commitment to them? Join us in exploring the power of the written word.
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The last year brought multiple, ongoing crises to the forefront of our minds. Health inequities in the face of a global pandemic. Police violence against Black people. The spread of massive conspiracy theories leading to a white supremacist, anti-democratic insurrection. Calls to stand in solidarity … read more.
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Reverend Mark Morrisson-Reed writes: “The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen, and our strength too limited to do all that must be done. Together, our vision widens and our strength is renewed.” The … read more.
Parenting is a great privilege but also hard during the best of times. Most parents strive to be the best possible parents. But when they face the challenges of a pandemic, working from home, while schooling and caring for their children, it creates a whole new layer of stress and demands. Today we look at what it means to be a good enough parent and celebrate our dedicated parents.
Beloved Conversations newly recreated as BC Virtual just completed its first session. Hear from our Beloveds as they share the joys, challenges, and surprises encountered in deepening connections, opening eyes and hearts, while embodying racial justice as a part of their own spiritual practice.
Although the term ‘Beloved Community’ was originally coined by philosopher/theologian Josiah Royce, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King used it to paint a picture of the world he dreamed of…. a society based on justice, equal opportunity and love. Today we explore how we might become Beloved Community, both as a congregation and world. What will it take for us to live into this dream?
