Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 01:52 am PDT
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General Assembly 2011: Reflections
I’ve been back now for a few days, and I want to close out my GA posts with a final series of brief reflections. 1) There is no experience in Unitarian Universalism quite like attending a gen... [read more]
Just Wondering
General Assembly 2011: A 12-Step Program For Compassion
Last night, author and religion scholar Karen Armstrong delivered the Ware Lecture. To a packed house of Unitarian Universalists, Armstrong said that the end game of the religious quest is compassi... [read more]
Just Wondering
General Assembly 2011: Sobering Report at LGBT Rally
I don’t have much time to post today, so I’m going to offer you a couple of photos and a quick report from yesterday’s rally for LGBT rights in North Carolina. I have no idea how ... [read more]
Just Wondering
General Assembly 2011: Tim Wise on White Anxiety and Someone Hisses at God
I’ve decided this General Assembly to attend all the workshops I can on the topic of Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression and Multiculturalism (ARAOM). I look forward to using this learning to do ARA... [read more]
Just Wondering
General Assembly 2011: A Veteran Holds Court and The Delegates Arrive
Today was the last day of Ministry Days, and the first day of the General Assembly proper. I’m always sad to say goodbye to ministry days. This gathering is a great opportunity to connect wit... [read more]
Just Wondering
General Assembly 2011: I Have Arrived in the Land of Billy Graham
After a morning of airports and screaming toddlers on airplanes, I am happy to report that I have arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina to attend the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist A... [read more]
Just Wondering
Are UUs Spiritual Dilettantes?
This question was asked me by a parishioner after she read Dr. David Bumbaugh’s article in the most recent issue of UU World. The article is entitled “The Unfulfilled Dream: We Neglecte... [read more]
Just Wondering
Prius Envy (An Essay On Shifting Classes)
I want to confess something that I’ve been holding back for a few years now. It sometimes causes me shame, especially when I park my truck in the ‘Minister’s Parking Only’ space at my churc... [read more]
Just Wondering
To Delete Or Not To Delete
Hi everyone. It has been two years since I have posted an article on this blog. I’ve missed blogging, and after considering it for a long time, I’ve decided to do it again. After decidi... [read more]
Just Wondering
Time To Stop Being Polite About Gay Marriage
Here’s a link to a post by Haven Kimmel. It talks about the 14th amendment and ensuring equal rights for everyone. Below is a sample. And for those of you who “weren’t raised that way,â... [read more]