Why Poetry Matters in an Unjust World Even though empathy has been said to be detrimental, it is in fact what makes us human, bends the arc of the universe toward justice, champions equity, and encourages our compassion for each other. Poetry has long been a reflection of that empathy. It is often our earliest...
New Beginnings On Easter Sunday, April 5, we will have a circle to share our experiences with “new beginnings.” Easter is one of the highlights of the Christian traditions. Celebrating Easter in the spring denotes new awakenings of nature. The Easter Bunny is a folkloric symbol of Easter that brings eggs. Easter eggs symbolize...
“The Story of Love” 3rd UU Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations Human love is necessary for the survival of our species. Our brains and bodies push us to find others to love and to mate with because we are “pack animals” and “primates”. Harvey will trace the...
“Growing Up in an Era of Gun Violence: Understanding the Impact on Gen Z” 6th UU Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all This talk reflects on how the increase in mass shootings has affected Generation Z, highlighting the mental and physical toll of ongoing stress and its influence...
2nd UU Principle: Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations Debby’s mission is to inspire others to soar and to recognize their ability to succeed and overcome obstacles, even in the face of life’s challenges. She emphasizes that we can change the world around us by demonstrating justice, equity, and compassion through peaceful means. Drawing...
