The annual Youth service is exploring all the things that kids love in an interactive fun-filled service.
A central aspect of our UU faith is the goal of universal love as a basis for how we move in the world; ours is a tradition not based on belief, but on where we stand. On this Sunday we will explore what it means to truly stand on the side of love in order to live our first principle of the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
The complete sermon can be read below: Brian will take us on a journey through some of the world’s oldest and most popular religions to see what they have to say about that elusive, powerful, mesmerizing force called Love.
Valentine’s Day in our culture, often celebrated with chocolates and flowers, is typically associated with expressions of romantic love. Because the experience of love goes far beyond romance, today we will not only explore other ways and reasons to love, but also how living and being love can be a spiritual practice.
The complete sermon can be read below: Jennifer will familiarize us with the services provided through VON Durham Hospice Services both for clients with life threatening illness and for family caregivers. We’ll learn about who is on the hospices service team; how individuals become clients; approaches used in delivering services and the settings in which these services are offered; partnerships with other organizations and how the hospice services organization is making a positive difference in people’s lives.
The reflections of UU minister, Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela, from Grand River Unitarian Congregation, “SO, what do Unitarian Universalists believe?”
January is the month of World Religion Day... a day set aside to foster interfaith understanding. A common thread among faith traditions is the emphasis on meaning-making and experiencing the Sacred. What is not commonly shared is how this is manifested in belief about the Divine. Today we will explore the myriad of ways faith groups define and experience the entity many refer to as God.
Annette will share with us some of her experiences with Syrian refugee sponsorship and is happy to answer any questions we may have.
In keeping with our theme-based focus on the UU Source of World Religions, this Sunday we will explore the rich and diverse tradition of Hinduism. Our exploration will include appreciating the theological context of this ancient faith, as well as incorporating aspects of Hindu ritual into our own sacred gathering.
The complete sermon can be read below: On the Sunday closest to January 1st, many UU congregations celebrate “Fire Communion”, where members burn pieces of paper containing brief descriptions of something they most wish to leave behind and light a candle for a new hope in the coming year.
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