So, what about us? You know, you and me, faithful and faithless, quintessential religious liberals. Many of us are caught up today more than most with the questions of peace and war, of terror and response. Us. How can we encounter pilgrimage as our spiritual practice, and use it to help us find where to stand, and how to engage? Well, I suggest we can, each of us, claim pilgrimage as part of our spiritual lives. And it’s not that difficult.
Pastoral Message Following Attacks in Paris | UUA.org
The horrific terrorist attacks in France fill all good people with the deepest sadness. May we all rededicate ourselves to waging peace based on compassion and respect. Hatred must not triumph. – Rev. Peter Morales
http://www.uua.org/news/press-release/message-following-attacks-paris
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with Paris at this time.
Namaste,
Cricket
Why Religion?
In my mid 30s I decided I was missing something by not having a religion, and I found Unitarian Universalism, which doesn’t require adherence to any one set of beliefs. In UUism, we may define God as we decide to or reject the idea of God altogether, as long as we take our beliefs seriously, remain open to change, and encourage each other respectfully along our various paths. Or at least that’s the ideal we strive for in our congregations.
Whatever the cause, I know that I feel that need — to be part of something sacred.
— Mel Harkrader Pine
Sunday November 15, 2015
This Sunday we will be graced with the presence of the Rev. Donald Rollins. He has served many Unitarian Universalist churches and is currently residing in Ohio. Rev. Rollins plays both the guitar and the harmonica. The sermon this week is a one-man presentation called “Thanksgiving on East Point”. It’s a story I adapted from a colleague that traces one man’s journey to gratitude.
I hope you will join us on this journey.
After the service on Sunday we will be having a potluck dinner at the home of Robert and Lisa. There will be a vegetarian soup made which will be a delicious main course. Please bring a desert, salad, or other side dish to share. If you cannot bring a dish, don’t worry there will be enough to spare.
Namaste
Cricket
Sunday November 8, 2015
RE (Religious Education) will be at 10 am. Adults will continue Building your Theology and Children will focus on Relationships in What do you Stand for?
During our service this week, we will focus on forgiveness and reconciliation. It has been said that forgiveness does not mean reconciliation and this is true. Our service will focus on the forgiving capabilities of our hearts and the act of reconciliation. Our service leader will be Cricket Hall.
Have a good week. Hope to see you on Sunday.
~Namaste,
Cricket
A UN EVENT ON STRUCTURAL RACISM AGAINST PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
The racial profiling, police brutality, voting restrictions, and mass imprisonment of African Americans and other people of African Descent not just in the United States, but around the world, is a moral outrage. As Unitarian Universalists, our dedication to global justice, equity, and dignity leads us to join hands across lines of race, class, age, and geography and work for an end to the injustices faced by black people in our communities, so that every person is treated equally.
This UN Event is important to us all. For those who cannot go there is a link on the page to Live stream on Tuesday November 3, 2015.
~Namaste
Cricket
The Chalice Meditations – Guides by Mister David Kent on SoundCloud – Hear the world’s sounds
https://m.soundcloud.com/davidkent-1/sets/the-chalice-meditations-guides
In our busy world it is hard to find time to meditate. This can help. Sit down and listen to these words. Take deep breaths.
Have a Blessed day.
~Namaste
Cricket
UUSC and UUA Respond to the Global Refugee Crisis | UUA.org
2015 Collaborative Leadership Audio Program – Lifespan Religious Education Week at Star Island
Exploring themes related to our changing world, the changing nature of church, the critical role of great collaboratie teams in navigating these changes, and religious education as a growth strategy, this program features talks and panel discussions with Carey McDonald, Patricia Infante, Starr Austin, Andrea Lerner, Patricia Hart, Cathy Seggel, and Pat Humphries & Sandy O. of Emma’s Revolution, plus a wrap up conversation with Carey McDonald and Peter Bowden. Full show notes including speaker bios and mentioned resources may be found on the pages for each of the 9 program audio tracks listed below.
Watch “Darius Simpson & Scout Bostley – “Lost Voices” (CUPSI 2015)” on YouTube
Spoken word poetry has a way of saying things that we often neglect. I believe along with telling a story of discrimination this poem works toward a definition of ally.
Hope you enjoy.
~Namaste
Cricket
