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Life Lessons from My Little Pony: Laughter

This is a continuation of a sermon series inspired by our Unitarian Universalist Principles, as viewed through the lens of the cartoon series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The six main ponies from the popular kids show each embody different qualities and display different … read more.

Defining Enough

Failure to define “enough” means never being satisfied. It makes us vulnerable to slick advertising, and fills our lives with tedium and chaos. It deflects our focus from sources of true happiness, like play, family, relationships, community. Ultimately, it also leads to the desecration of … read more.

Other Wise People

Lisa reflects on a short novel, The Story of the Other Wise Man, by Henry van Dyke Jr., published in 1895 and later made into a play, then a 1985 made-for-TV movie, as The Fourth Wise Man. Was Henry van Dyke Jr. an undercover Unitarian … read more.

Loving Our Enemies

Whether we’re talking on a personal or a group level, some say we have gotten too comfortable these days with seeing the other as hateful. Yet, Jesus spoke wise words when he said that we should love our enemies. Notice that he didn’t say LIKE … read more.

A Poetry Potluck

For this morning’s service, all are invited to bring your favorite dish (in this case poetry) as together we nourish our sense of wonder, mystery, and shared community by stirring our souls, moving us to tears, or making us laugh.

Christmas Eve: Music in the Morning

Join us in celebrating this joyful season with an inter-generational program featuring uplifting holiday music, followed by festive treats.

Bittersweetness

Our friend Diane Trieb returns today to share her insights on seeking spiritual and practical ways of integrating suffering and joy in our lives. Diane is a writer, teacher, counselor, group facilitator, and minister of Practical Spirituality. Learn more about her at … read more.