Thursday, 05 March 2015, 06:21 pm PST
Unitarian Universalism: The Institution of Spiritual Freedom
Promoting Spiritual Liberalism
Featured Ministers
Values into action
At the Alaska State Museum in Juneau a few years ago, I came across a case of small figures that caught my attention. They were called “Billikens,” or “gods of the way things ough... [read more]
Bytes of Grass
Give It Away! Spiritual Practice of Generosity, 4
Giving is a crucial part of your spiritual life, a necessary component of your spiritual growth, and nurturing spirituality and fostering compassion are the mission of Community Unitarian Church. I... [read more]
The Liberal Pulpit
A jazz blast from a jazz past — The Flanagan Ingham Quartet, 8pm Friday March 20th, Bury St Edmunds
In a reunion rarer than a sighting of Pink Floyd, the Flanagan Ingham Quartet (a band I was in during the 90s) re-convenes a few hundred yards from its birthplace for a one-off 2015 Spring Rea... [read more]
Caute
Lift Every Voice
Stony the road we trod Bitter the chastening rod We have come over a way that with tears has been watered…. It’s February 15, 1965, and the Rev. Dr. C. T. Vivian and 40 marchers arrive at the S... [read more]
Thousand Voices
Alabama Creating a Religious Jim Crow
On February 9th, same sex marriage became the law in Alabama. The grandstanding by Chief Justice Moore was a classic Governor Wallace move. Probate judges refused to honor the federal court ruli... [read more]
A Unitarian Universalist Minister in Mississippi
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dialectical theology
"Theology is about eternal things". Someone once said that to me, objecting to what he called "political advocacy" in church. And really, I suppose he was right in line ... [read more]
thelivelytradition
Bound
This is the sermon delivered at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church -- Unitarian Universalist, on Sunday March, 1, 2015. If you'd like, you can listen to a podcast. This coming Saturday,... [read more]
A Minister’s Musings
Eating Cake with Holocaust History and Mr. Spock
This past Tuesday some conservative Texas state lawmakers joined by the Lt. Governor of Texas and other conservative leaders held a ceremonial cake cutting celebrating the 10th anniversary of legis... [read more]
Sunflower Chalice
Why Black History Month matters
IDEAS: As a Unitarian Universalist, I draw courage and inspiration from Black History Month. [read more]
Ideas from UU World
Standing on the Side of Love
STANDING ON THE SIDE OF LOVERev. Kit Ketcham, February 15, 2015 With Michael Rowe Thanks, Michael. I have... [read more]
Ms. Kitty’s Saloon and Road Show
How (Not) To Train A Beagle
Please click on the photos to enlarge them. – PB Please do not get a beagle if you don’t believe that dogs have real feelings. Beagles are truly sensitive and they most certainly get th... [read more]
PeaceBang
The Better Secularist
In his editorial column of February 3, “Making a Better Secularist”, David Brooks has made three terrible mistakes. In responding to Phil Zukerman’s vision of secularists, Brooks has ove... [read more]
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
The Promise of Unitarian Universalism: Reviving The World
The Promise of Unitarian Universalism: Reviving The World Revival Fort Worth Thur. Jan. 22, 2015 Rev. Ron Robinson[The original text from which the talk was given, accompanied by our Miracle Among ... [read more]
Planting God Communities
Against Spiritual Tourism
I don’t watch a lot of television, but I have been recently enamored with the situation comedy “Parks and Recreation” a biting satire about life in a small town Indiana Parks and Recreation... [read more]
Rev. John Morehouse
Regarding Starr King: A Heartfelt Call
I began this blog article in late November, and worked it through several drafts and researched it as thoroughly as I was able, and then had it reviewed by several trusted people, and then, after a... [read more]
Rev. Cyn
My Favorite Books from 2014
Each year I set a goal of reading at least 52 books. This past year I came close to reaching my goal finishing 46 books. (And, that’s if you don’t count all 22 volumes – more than 2,800 pages... [read more]
RevThom
Despite It All
Just recently, the conductor has once more begun calling my train stop by name. Each time I hear it echo, I feel a touch more relieved, a bit closer to home. When I hand him my green Metro-North Ra... [read more]
The Reverend Dr.
The Evils of Weaponizing Campus Security Forces
The forces of fear and ignorance are alive in Portland. The Portland State University Board has authorized arming security forces with weapons that can kill. Check out Rebel Metropolis. As ou... [read more]
RadicalHapa
Choose Carefully! As published in Sunday Eunice News on November 30, 2014
As the holiday season begins, our television stations, movie theaters and sales racks are filled with touching holiday stories that melt the heart, and sometimes, make you think about how you could... [read more]
Our Inherent Worth
Peter’s video on “Welcoming Newcomers” with song by Joe Uveges!
One of the highlights of my years of guest speaking at Unitarian Universalist congregations happened October 5th, 2014! I was leading the service at High Plains Unitarian Universalist Church in C... [read more]
UU PLANET Ministry and Media
#68 Suffering on Trial
In my latest article for the UU World magazine, “Suffering on Trial,” I explore how suffering plays a key role …Continue reading → [read more]
The Naked Theologian: stripped-down theology
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Odds & Ends
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Refuge
This afternoon, I spent about three hours at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Refuge, some 25 saure miles of managed habitat for waterfowl just east of Davis, Calif. Above: Yolo Bypass Refuge, near parking... [read more]
Yet Another Unitarian Universalist
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Coop Goes to College Part 2 – Best Friends
The final book I had to read for my Freshman Reading class that first semester at Western Michigan University was Norman Mailer’s novel An American Dream. It was a story of a war-hero former cong... [read more]
Lefty Parent- Living and Parenting Without The Rule Book
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Come June
Come June, the lilies will be blooming, the summer birds will return, and I will be back in the RV headed to New England! [read more]
traveling tUUsome
#Bringbackourgirls For Mother's Day
It’s been almost a month since more than 270 young women were kidnapped from their school in Nigeria, and only a week since the world’s news media, the United States, and the Nigerian Presiden... [read more]
Sexuality and Religion: What’s the Connection?
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What's Your Real Religion?
Take the Test
UU News
When Good News is Bad for Wild Tigers
So far in 2015, the world has seen two rounds of effusive headlines about tigers “roaring back” in the wild—first from India, then from China. Unfortunately, wild tigers are nowhere near “r... [read more]
Beacon Broadside
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds State's Tuition and Scholarship Tax Credit Law
In Magee v. Boyd, (AL Sup. Ct. , March 2, 2015), the Alabama Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality under the state constitution of Alabama's law creating a refundable income tax credit t... [read more]
Religion Clause
Grief and weariness
SPIRIT: Grief has often worn me out, while restoring me to myself at the same time. [read more]
Spirit from UU World
Muslim leader speaks to N.C. Unitarian Universalists
NEWS: Charlotte UUs build interfaith partnership in aftermath of killing of three Muslims in Chapel Hill. [read more]
News from UU World
Honoring memories of Selma, and other UUs in the media
More coverage of UU connections to the historic march in Selma, Ala. Former executive editor of The New York Times Howell Raines reflects on the powerful experience he had in 1965 when he was give... [read more]
UU’s In the Media
Featured Podcasts
Falling through Air, Hallman Ministerial Intern Lindasusan Ulrich, March 1, 2015
This podcast begins with a reflection offered by worship associate Heidi Mastrud. [listen to the episode]
Unity Church-Unitarian of Saint Paul, MN
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Worth-ability of Mobile spy monitoring software
Whatever may be the cause, Mobile spy remote monitoring software is your best solution provider, as far as the cell-phone tracking is considered. Company Managers, worried parents or dishearten spo... [listen to the episode]
The Pageless Book
Resting in the Neutral Zone: Revs. Heather and Cathy Rion Starr
Jan. 12, 2014 - Between one ending and another beginning lies what William Bridges describes as the “neutral zone. ” Once we have accepted that there has been an ending in our lives, we... [listen to the episode]
DMUUC Message
"Now is the Time: Stewardship Sunday" - April 10, 2011
Come celebrate the gift of our beloved community as we reflect on what this moment in our congregational history calls us to do. We'll also have a child dedication at this service. [listen to the episode]
Bull Run Unitarian Universalists
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Featured Blog Posts
Halloran sentenced to 10 years for corruption, bribery
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK – On Wednesday, federal Judge Kenneth Karas handed former New York City Councilman Dan Halloran a 10 year prison sentence for his part in a corruption and bribery sche... [read more]
The Wild Hunt
New congregations to be considered at March UUA Board meeting
The Unitarian Universalist Association Board meets, starting this Thursday (tomorrow). Two congregations have applied for membership. Open Door Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Owensboro, Kent... [read more]
Boy in the Bands
Privileged people love Privilege Theory, Example #1: Brianna Wu
I haven't looked into the background behind Brianna Wu declaring her opponent is privileged, but I don't think this requires context: Privilege Theory lets the privileged feel like they're R... [read more]
it’s all one thing
Where Do You Live?
I just received by UU World today. Not surprisingly it is about racial justice. It got me to thinking about where do most UU's live. To me, one strong way of bringing about racia... [read more]
Everyday Unitarian
When White People Become ‘The Help’ (Starr King, #BlackLivesMatter, and “Selma”
In the Arts & Leisure section of yesterday’s NYTimes, Manohla Dargio wrote something that is probably going to get passed over by many, if not most: What is the more important political i... [read more]
east of midnight
Impermanence – Not Even the Mountains?
Impermanence – Not Even the Mountains? A reader wrote: I’m a big fan of your Daily Buddhism blog and thought that you’d be interested in seeing this 8-minute film that I recently... [read more]
Daily Buddhism
How (Not) To Train A Beagle
Please click on the photos to enlarge them. – PB Please do not get a beagle if you don’t believe that dogs have real feelings. Beagles are truly sensitive and they most certainly get th... [read more]
The manic mind of the minister
Dear Daughters
I have a new post up at my new blog and I invite you to review it at Ugly Pies and Crooked Hats. Here’s an excerpt: “As I raked, cursing at the leaves and at my own guilt that propell... [read more]
uuMomma
Religion and the Imagination, Bedford version
Almost exactly a year ago, I gave a talk “Religion and the Imagination” at the Unitarian Church of Quincy, Illinois. The text and audio of that Sunday service is here. (It’s slightly longer, ... [read more]
Free and Responsible Search
Evolution (but not Religion) in the Biology Classroom
I rarely post an essay on both here and on my homeschooling blog (Quarks and Quirks), but this one fits both. “Now that I’m homeschooling, I’ll be teaching the boys creationis... [read more]
Finding My Ground
WaterFire, and a wedding, cap off Saturday GA celebrations
Tens of thousands of people joined in with Unitarians Universalists at the dramatic Water Fire event on Saturday night in downtown Providence, R. I. , the public witness event at this year’s Gene... [read more]
General Assembly Blog
Goin' to the Courthouse...
10/31/14 UPDATE: On October 6, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), declined to hear several cases appealing lower court rulings which had struck down same sex marriage bans... [read more]
Earthbound Spirit
In the Long Wake
In the Long Wake Preached June 1, 2014 at First Christian Church, Bowling Green The text for this sermon is Acts 1:6-14: So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time wh... [read more]
Elizabeth’s Little Blog
Is there a torch in the new UUA logo?
Thinking about the UUA's new logo (which was announced last week; I was not involved in developing), I was struck by the torch-like image in its center. I've heard people express dismay that it... [read more]
Philocrites
So the UUA has a new logo?
Again? Yawn. So what else is new? Although a few thoughts do occur to me: (1) It's only a logo. For letterhead and brochures and such. It doesn't mean anything. ... [read more]
the Socinian
Yes, the Wolf has Inherent Worth and Dignity.
My good buddy Christine has a blog up that calls us to the age old question – do even bad, even evil, people still have inherent worth and dignity. Quoting her great piece, The Wolf’s Inherent ... [read more]
Spirituality and Sunflowers
Ready or Not in the Land of the Dying
I was sure he'd have died by now. He was sliding fast last spring. I hoped he'd see his birthday in late June, but was positive he'd be gone by August. Positive. Come his birthday and he ... [read more]
Wandering Monk, Reluctant Gyrovague
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Back in the Saddle?
So it goes a little something like this. I put Chutney to bed because I got a job working for my church. And I was afraid I would offend people. And I was afraid Chutney would get me into trouble (... [read more]
Making Chutney
Repost: gulfnews : Kfar Owaid massacre will haunt Syria
Reposted from December 2011gulfnews : Kfar Owaid massacre will haunt Syria An organized slaughter. .. no survivors. وذبح نظمت في كفر عويد، ولا ناجينUpdate: WARNING as it'... [read more]