In such a serious world, joy, play, and being silly for silly’s sake can be difficult or feel wrong. This week we will explore the art of the “dad joke” … Continue reading The Universality of Dad Jokes: What dad jokes and other forms of play can teach us about revolution
If we hope to have beautiful experiences in community, what practices might we need to plant and cultivate? What behaviors might need to be weeded out so that the community … Continue reading Lessons from the Garden on Tending Community
We gather to celebrate the beauty of community that is PRIDE… a rainbow community of those who are LGBTQ+ and allies, too! We’ll also celebrate the glorious array that is … Continue reading Rainbows Have Nothing to Hide
Human beings are complicated. When it comes to mothers, being a Mom, (or not,) there are vivid or imperceptible strands of relationships, disappointments, healing, loss, and love. We’ll explore stories … Continue reading Complex & Intricate: Stories of Mothering
Who do you cherish, i.e. who do you protect and care for? What do you cherish, i.e. what possessions, memories, or places matter so deeply to you? When we cherish … Continue reading For All We Cherish
On this Easter Sunday we honour the strength of communities and the power of love. How might we be inspired by ancient stories to resist hatred and feel the resilience … Continue reading Resilient Alleluias!
Many of us have heard a chant common at recent protest marches, “Show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like.” On this weekend of “No Kings” … Continue reading Show me what church looks like. This is what church looks like!
Our understanding of ourselves, the world around us, and our history is shaped by our experiences and the stories that are shared. How might our understandings, beliefs, and values get shaped … Continue reading The Meaning We Make
125 years ago, 11 people signed the congregation’s initial constitution, and submitted documents for incorporation, which were officially filed on March 15, 1901. Over the years, this congregation has made … Continue reading Making a Difference Since 1901: UUSS’ 125th Anniversary
On the London Underground, the phrase Mind the Gap can be read and heard to warn passengers about the space between the platform and the train car. On this International … Continue reading Mind the Gap
