August 6, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima Day, a day for honoring the lives lost in the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Here are some wonderful interfaith and Unitarian Universalist resources from the International Office of the Unitarian Universalist Association for observing the anniversary in your congregation and community.
~Namaste
Cricket
I stumbled across this today and thought it would be good to share especially if you, like me, are trying to tap into your creative potential.
~Namaste
Cricket
If you ever get the feeling that there’s something you can’t do, you probably ought to watch this video! John Bramblitt is an artist from Texas who is producing some amazing paintings — and he can’t even see them. #Inspired! Here is another more in depth video
I hope this brings inspiration and hope to your day.
~Namaste
Cricket
~Namaste
Cricket
Lammas is a pagan holiday of the harvest. It is a time of community and joy and gratefulness.
It is also known by the name Lughnasadh.
Have a Blessed Day.
~Namaste
Cricket
Join us on Sunday, 2 August, for a celebration of the summer at Audra State Park — pot-luck picnic, hiking, and perhaps swimming in the Middle Fork River. We will have a small discussion/devotional about looking for guidance and wisdom led by Cricket.
The Middle Fork River at Audra State Park
We will meet in the picnic area at eleven.
Email westforkuu@gmail.com for more information or to carpool.
Directions to Audra State Park:
(http://www.audrastatepark.com/)
From Rte. 33.
Turn on Talbot Road. At the first Y, stay left. At the next intersection, turn left and travel approximately six miles. You will reach Audra State Park. This route is approximately 13 miles from Rte. 33.
From Belington
At the only stoplight in town, turn on to Audra State Park Road and stay straight. This route is approximately 10 miles from Belington.
South on Interstate 79
Take Exit 115 (Stonewood/Nutter Fort exit).
If traveling south on interstate 79, take exit 115 (Stonewood/Nutter Fort exit). Make a left on to Rte. 20 south. After 4 miles, you will need to make a right to stay on Rte. 20 south. Stay on Rte. 20 for approximately 10 miles. Then make a left on to Rte. 119 north. Follow Rte. 119 north for approximately five miles. Turn right on to Audra State Park Road. Follow for six miles until you arrive at Audra State Park.
Hope to see you there.
~Namaste
Cricket
There is a difference between environmentalism and environmental justice. Check out this video from Alex Kapitan, the UUA’s Commit2Respond
What is Commit2Respond?
Commit2Respond is a coalition of Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith and conscience working for climate justice.
Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith and conscience have been on the frontlines of environmental justice for decades. United in collective action, connected through partnership, we will change the world.
We are diverse in spiritual belief, yet united in faith that a better world is possible and that our collective power can create change.
~Namaste
Cricket
Unitarian Universalists were in the media last week honoring their daughter’s “truegender,” fighting for comprehensive sexuality education, and hosting community book discussions in response to recent tragic events fueled by racist hatred. Read the article
This is part of who we are.This is following our principles.
~Namaste
Cricket
