Category Archives: unitarian universalism

Some Notes on Worship

Posted on January 5, 2012 by revsteffi

The word “worship” is often understood by UU’s as a an act of subservience to God. But since not all Unitarian Universalists believe in God, and even those who do may have a different idea of their relationship with God … Continue reading →

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You Sing About Justice?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by revsteffi

With all due respect, she said: How, on earth, are you supposed to “get up, to stand up”, when fear weighs you down, like a stone in your gut? Fear of debt and loss of dignity, fear of the future, … Continue reading →

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On Congregational Life

Posted on November 30, 2011 by revsteffi

Nurturing Congregational Life is a matter of nurturing relationships within and among individuals – among those who gather within Unitarian Universalist covenants, as well as with those far beyond. This involves not only a keen attention to and appreciation for … Continue reading →

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On Worship

Posted on November 29, 2011 by revsteffi

I define Worship as the act of opening oneself to awe and wonder, to the experience of one’s relationship to the past and future, to what is known, and to that which remains mystery. That experience can take place in … Continue reading →

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Sunday, December 4th: Occupying Hope

Posted on November 27, 2011 by revsteffi

Hope is generated through the songs, symbols and celebrations of the winter holiday season. It’s generated through stories both of acts “Divine” and “Human”. Invite a friend and join us for worship at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita … Continue reading →

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Sunday September 25th at the UU Church of Santa Clarita Valley

Posted on September 21, 2011 by revsteffi

This Sunday’s Ingathering worship service (“Wade In The Water”) will highlight a Water Communion Ceremony. Bring along a few drops representing a time or place special to you!

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The Graves of Children: Bullying & the Christian Right

Posted on September 20, 2011 by revsteffi

This morning I read about an initiative of the Christian Right against the FAIR Education Act – intended to provide students with accurate information about GLBT history, and to protect GLBT students from discrimination.  Apparently right-wing Christians in California are … Continue reading →

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NIMBY?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by revsteffi

Someone brought to my attention this week news of a plan to build a rehab center just blocks from my home.  Apparently it will include 86 beds, and some locals are deeply disturbed by this plan – insisting that the … Continue reading →

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Talking About UU

Posted on June 15, 2011 by revsteffi

There are those who reject all religion because of “the problems it has created in the world” – and clearly there are many such problems to point to. But it is simplistic to say that “religion causes all people to … Continue reading →

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After Doomsday 05/21/11

Posted on May 23, 2011 by revsteffi

I spent last Saturday, what could have been my last afternoon on earth (had I led a blameless life and believed in the Apocalypse), leading a workshop geared toward those who are painfully aware of the world’s wounds and of … Continue reading →

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