Summer Discussion Series Our six sources include, “Spiritual teaching of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.” Sometimes a particular experience may awaken us to the sacred in nature. What experiences of your own have called you to “celebrate the sacred … Continued
and Reflections on our Faith Experience Our sources include, “Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.” Read excerpts from The Humanist Manifesto II. Would you be willing to sign it? Unitarian Universalists value reason, freedom, and … Continued
Summer Discussion Series The six sources of Unitarian Universalism include, “Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.” What does the word “neighbor” mean to you? Do you think of neighborhood as an island of retreat from the rest of the world, or an open, … Continued
Summer Discussion Series Our sources include, …”Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life…” Author and minister Forrest Church creates a metaphor of Universalism as the many windows of a cathedral, each coloring the same light in different patterns. If you were to create a cathedral representing your personal … Continued
Summer Discussion Series Our six sources include, “Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.” Unitarian and Universalist traditions have emphasized humanity’s goodness while minimizing focus about sin; in fact, we are often accused of sidestepping … Continued
Summer Discussion Series Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources, including “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces that create and uphold life.” Do the terms, “religious experience,” or “awakening” hold meaning for Unitarian Universalists? Our … Continued
Unitarian Universalism – the living tradition we share – draws from many sources… this is an introduction to the “Six Sources” of our faith tradition. Over the next six Sundays we will explore and discuss each of the sources in turn. For those contemplating religious choices, Unitarian Universalism offers an appealing alternative to religious denominations … Continued
This special service celebrates the return of summer, the beauty of the diversity among us, and the importance of defending and preserving freedom and dignity for all. Each person in the congregation is asked to add a flower to our community bouquet at the beginning of the service and will take a different flower home at the end, representing one spiritual community of many individuals.
Sunday, 16 June 2019 – 10:30am to 11:30am UUFSM has been represented in the past at a table advertising our commitment to welcome all to this fellowship. Today, we prepare signs and posters to help decorate this year’s table. The 3rd. Annual Pride SoMD Celebration will be held Saturday, June 22, 11 am to 3pm … Continued
From the Greek Orthodox tradition: The Kontakion of Pentecost:
When the Most High came down and confounded tongues of … at Babel, [the Most High] divided the nations. When [the Most High] dispensed the tongues of fire, God called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit.
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