Sermon Hubris and Humility
In case you were concerned, I am not actually advocating that we forego a turkey dinner on ‘Thursday in favor of fasting and prayer. I don’t think I’d get very far if did. But I’ve been thinking for some time that … read more.
December already. Early evenings, cold nights, a raging pandemic. Christmas is coming, and Hannukah and New Year’s. The prospect of bittersweet holidays, staying apart from loved ones now, so that we can be alive and together another year, when we eventually emerge from the constraints of … read more.
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ~ Zora Neale Hurston
While 2020 has certainly been a year that has asked a lot from each of us, the year did not seem very forthcoming with any answers. We, as … read more.
The inspiration for this column comes from the op-ed column in the New York Times by moral philosopher Sasha Mudd (Oct. 10, 2020, p. A25), “No Joy in the President’s Illness.” I will not try to summarize the lengthy column or to argue with it, … read more.
“Expect the unexpected.” ~ Bear Bryant
This is the column that I was hoping I would not have to write. This is the column where I need to explain to the members and friends of the UUFP that expenses are starting … read more.
Ever since I read October Country, Ray Bradbury’s collection of SF stories in the 50’s I’ve had a special affinity for October. (Did you know Bradbury was a Unitarian?). I recall the spicy scent of burning leaves (though it’s a good thing we have given … read more.
“The fellowship is not just a set of doors open on Sunday morning, but the commitment day after day, and moment after moment, of our hearts creaking open the doors of welcome to the possibility of new experience and radical welcome.”
-Excerpt: Rev. Margaret Weis … read more.
You don’t have to agree with our Unitarian Universalist seven principles to consider yourself a UU or even to be a member of a UU congregation. It’s the congregations, not individual members, that “covenant to affirm and promote” them. On the other hand, if you … read more.
“Be Patient. Be Kind. Wear a Mask.” ~ Sign seen in various business establishments
I routinely drive by the Pughtown Agway which has the above message up on their sign board since they re-opened in March (full transparency, they end the message with “No … read more.
