Thursday, 29 January 2015, 02:19 pm PST
Unitarian Universalism: The Institution of Spiritual Freedom
Promoting Spiritual Liberalism
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Why I Wear a Cross (the power of the cross, part 2)
In my last post I noted that I wear a cross beneath my shirt every day. However I also bemoaned the devolution of the cross from powerfully potent symbol of subversive defiance to mere fashion... [read more]
A Minister’s Musings
Welcome to Liberal Religion, 3: The First Two Smooth Stones
The first smooth stone of liberal religion: Growth. "Religious liberalism depends first on the principle that revelation is continuous. Meaning has not been finally captured. Nothing is comp... [read more]
The Liberal Pulpit
To live in this world you must be able to do three things . . . and a walk in Wandlebury Woods
On Sunday I returned to a poem by one of my most favourite poets — one whose work I truly love, respect and, these days, find essential in the living of life — Mary Oliver. I mentioned the... [read more]
Caute
Ethical Responsibility of Corporations
I am reading Lead with Humility by Jeffrey A. Krames. It is about the leadership style of Pope Francis. I barely read through the prologue when I came across a quote by Peter Drucker who wrot... [read more]
A Unitarian Universalist Minister in Mississippi
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Martin and Malcolm
On Saturday a couple of weeks back, I went to see the movie Selma. It told me only one thing I had forgotten, that Malcolm X had visited Selma, and talked with Coretta, but did not talk directly to... [read more]
Rev. Thomas Perchlik
Community news can nurture civic health
IDEAS: News organizations need to bridge the divide between journalism and the public. [read more]
Ideas from UU World
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
Deeds, Not Creeds
DEEDS, NOT CREEDS: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Women and Men Rev. Kit Ketcham, PUUF, Jan. 18, 2015 This f... [read more]
Ms. Kitty’s Saloon and Road Show
Economic Inequality in America
The spirit of Dr. King gathers us here today, as congregations around the nation remember this great man and his message of social justice. Early on in the recently-released movie, Selma, he asks h... [read more]
Thousand Voices
A candid summary of UUMA Connect So Far
I have written a candid summary of the online continuing education platform, UUMA Connect, and posted it there. Because it is of interest only to UUMA members, I am not reprinting it here, but link... [read more]
thelivelytradition
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
Tips For Healthy And Fair Community Conversations
I recently attended a community conversation about policing and the African-American community. I offer these suggestions not so much in specific response to that event as a general reminder for an... [read more]
PeaceBang
To be a people of integrity
My father could abide almost any transgression except for a lie. Knowing this, I definitely minimized the trouble I got into as a child by not lying. It was less about integrity than intelligence. ... [read more]
Bytes of Grass
Throwing my arms around the world
While in Massachusetts for a Christmas vacation, I spent a lot of time visiting with family and friends. One friend with whom I hadn’t spoken to in person in over twenty years asked me about bein... [read more]
Sunflower Chalice
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
No one sings in church any more
On the Sacred Harp Friends page on Facebook, Katie posted a link to a blog post by Thom Schulz, titled “Why They Don’t Sing on Sunday Anymore. ” Schulz’s reasons why people don... [read more]
Yet Another Unitarian Universalist
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Coop Goes to College Part 1 – Intoxications, Altered States, Song and Dance, Rhythm & Blues in the Deep End
The last week of summer finally arrived as it always did, and with some reluctance but also some excitement I left my hometown of Ann Arbor, the place where most of the developmental events of my l... [read more]
Lefty Parent- Living and Parenting Without The Rule Book
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Join my online party!
Reblog to share my newest venture! Join my online party! . via Join my online party! . Simply stated, I believe that Barefoot Books are the best cultural and earth friendly children’s book... [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?
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UU News
Nova Scotia Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Trinity Western Law School
In Trinity Western University v. Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, (NS SC, Jan. 28, 2015), the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, in a 138-page opinion, held that the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society... [read more]
Religion Clause
Deadly Shadow Looms over India’s Good Tiger News
Wildlife investigator and tiger conservation specialist J. A. Mills examines the dark side of the recent tiger conservation triumph in India. [read more]
Beacon Broadside
The Selma Awakening Available at Your UUA Bookstore
As the 50th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, approaches, people are talking about how the events of the civil rights movement changed our nation. Unitarian Universali... [read more]
Unitarian Universalist Association: Top Stories
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UUA board proposes spending limits for presidential campaigns
NEWS: Discusses eliminating Commission on Appraisal; will discuss funding for theological education in March. [read more]
News from UU World
Retired ministers remember Selma, and other UUs in the media
The Rev. Clark Olsen of Asheville, N. C. , recalls in vivid detail the fateful evening when, as he walked with clergy colleagues near Walker’s Café in Selma, Ala. , they were attacked and the Re... [read more]
UU’s In the Media
Featured Podcasts
Anti-Racist Theology, Rev. Lisa Friedman, January 18, 2015
Unity Church-Unitarian of Saint Paul, MN
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Incredible earnings by YouTube views
On You Tube, now being very overcrowded, viewers do not get access to most of the uploaded videos because of being set aside due to very low views and likes. In order to overcome this, another best... [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
Building Pagan Temples and Infrastructures: Part One
Building a Pagan temple or employing full time clergy may be easier, and more difficult, than people think. It appears that if you have a core group of three to five devoted people willing to ded... [read more]
The Wild Hunt
Not ‘At Risk’ But ‘In Risk’ (or Why #BlackLivesMatter and #AllLivesMatter Are Not The Same)
Amy Hunter, who is the Racial Justice Coordinator for the YWCA here in St. Louis posted a tweet a few days ago that quoted Dr. Norm White, which said: Children are not at risk they are in risk. Ris... [read more]
east of midnight
Eat Your Vegetables!
Dear Brian, I am thinking about converting into Buddhism. To me it just feels right. Although after listening to your introduction about the 5 Precepts, I find it hard to follow the 1st and t... [read more]
Daily Buddhism
Another source of “red hymnal” liturgical resources
The Services of Religion associated with the red Hymns of the Spirit drew from many sources. One was Devotional Services for Public Worship (1903), an example of English Congregationalist liturgy; ... [read more]
Boy in the Bands
Tips For Healthy And Fair Community Conversations
I recently attended a community conversation about policing and the African-American community. I offer these suggestions not so much in specific response to that event as a general reminder for an... [read more]
The manic mind of the minister
Already 2015
I am usually pretty excited for the New Year, for all the standard reasons: new start, clean slate, possibilities, etc. This year I am just "meh". So what? - the calendar ... [read more]
Everyday Unitarian
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
Some time-saving tips for internet discussions
There are many catchphrases and slang words that one hears on the internet and in the wider use outside the internet. Some of these slang words are creative and lead to improved com... [read more]
Liberal Faith Development
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]