Tag Archives: compassion
A Poem Inspired by Holy Week
Much has been said of the brokenness That brings us – to our knees That causes us to lift our hands to the heavens Twinkling with “indifference”. Many tears are shed each and every day. Songs of desperation sung. What … Continue reading
Tagged brokenness, compassion, hope, LOVE, palm sunday, tough love, unitarian universalism, vision
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Black Lives Matter
As I write this, thousands are gathering in cities all over the country in protest of the systemic racism highlighted in the news in recent weeks. It is important to know that these acts of violence were not “new” or … Continue reading
Posted in ancestors, change, compassion, current events, ferguson, hope, justice, ministry, racism, religious authority, unitarian universalism, violence
Tagged accountability, activism, brokenness, change, compassion, current events, diversity, equity, fear of the future, ferguson, hope, justice, racism, violence
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Circle Blessing for the Ancestors
Please join hearts for a Circle Blessing Upon the Ancestors, turning together, as you are able, to the directions called: First, we turn to the NORTH: blessing the elders, who carved the paths we now walk; whose curiosity and vision, … Continue reading
Posted in ancestors, circle of life, day of the dead, samhain, spirituality, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged ancestors, ancestry, awe and wonder, beloved community, celebration, change, circle of life, community, compassion, day of the dead, samhain, worship resource
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Excerpt of a Response to a Curious Student!
Thank you for your interest in Unitarian Universalism. You can find a great many resources on the website: uua.org Meanwhile, it is fair to say that Unitarian Universalism impacted society as much as society impacted and continues to impact Unitarian … Continue reading
Posted in current events, hope, post modernism, religious authority, search for truth, spirituality, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged accountability, beloved community, change, compassion, destiny, diversity
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The Between Place
We live always in the “between place” The “liminal space” between one breath and another Between one day and the next, one season and another. Rushing: poised always on the brink of something else, “yet again”. We reach out, seeking … Continue reading
Posted in beginnings, fresh start, hope, search for truth, spirituality, time, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged awe and wonder, beloved community, between, community, compassion, delight, fear, liminal space, pause, rosh hashana, stop, Time change, time unitarian universalism, worship resource
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Today Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life!
Opening Words for the 09/14/14 Worship Service: “Fresh Start” Today is the “first day, of the rest of your life”! A time to step out, of old sorrow or strife! To lay down the burden, of “things left undone” To … Continue reading
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Tagged beginnings, beloved community, change, co-creation, community, compassion, current events, fresh start, integrity, LOVE, opening words, unitarian universalism, worship
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MERCY > COMPASSION
Mercy is defined as “compassion shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm”. It is considered by many to be one of the most important attributes of God, and is lifted up as one of … Continue reading
Tagged accountability, compassion, COVENANT, healing, letting go, MERCY, POWER, shared ministry, SPIRITUAL, unitarian universalism, VALUES
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Thank You!
“Thank you” is often the very first phrase we are taught that does not have to do with what we want or need! Those two words affirm an awareness of the fact that there is an “other” – a relationship … Continue reading
Posted in current events, spirituality, unitarian universalism, worship resource
Tagged autumn, compassion, gratitude, guest at your table, joy, meister ekhart, religion, thanksgiving, unitarian service committee
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PSWD District Assembly Workshop
This year District Assembly will be held at the Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena May 20-21, 2011. It’s a great chance to meet with Unitarian Universalists from California, Arizona & Nevada – to share worship and resources, to learn and … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, compassion, learning, unitarian universalism, workshop
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