This year, Sunday, April 13th coincides with the first day of Pesach (Passover), a Jewish celebration of liberation from the “narrow place” of oppression. Many of us may currently find ourselves constricted by narrow places — whether emotionally, physically, or socially, we may feel that the tides of life have risen and threaten to overwhelm … Continue reading Out of the Narrow Places

As humans we are acutely aware of impermanence, conscious that nothing lasts. And yet, we yearn for something enduring, for some solid ground beneath our feet. Honoring and accepting both of these realities is among the great tasks of living joyfully. Presenter: Robert Strayer Worship Associate: Laura Lewandowski   To view the sermon, click on … Continue reading No Continuing City: Reflections on Longing and Impermanence

Unitarian Universalists often ask, are there really no exceptions to our tradition that says everyone is loved by a Love bigger than we are — even the worst among us? And are we personally supposed to love those people too? Seriously?!? Today we’ll tackle what that unconditional love means for us today, and why it’s … Continue reading Love Your Enemies? Seriously?