by Laura K. Secor Hello Dear Friends, it’s time to resume our discussion of how Stoic philosophy is going to get us through the holidays. Bur first, let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all of his neighbors came around to … Continue reading The Parable of the Chinese Farmer or, The Power of ‘Maybe’
by Ana Gregory, Religious Exploration Committee This is the story of how our new Justice & Diversity Library (located in fellowship hall and Goodreads.com) came into being. In the spring of 2020, when the pandemic was taking hold, the Religious Exploration Committee (REC) moved RE to Zoom sessions – a time for families to connect … Continue reading The Justice and Diversity Library at UUCW – Books for Change
Word Root & DefinitionIn the early 13th century, the root words of change meant “to substitute one for another.” By the late 13th century, the meaning was shifting to “become different, be altered.” (source) This tension still exists, between replacing something and creating something new. This seems especially relevant to both personal and social transformation. … Continue reading Change
Now that we are settling into the 2022-2023 school and church year (is there such a thing as settling in?!), The Stewardship Team would like to wrap up October with a combination of explanations and reminders about UUCW’s most important financial activity. Are you new to UUCW? What is pledging? A pledge is a promise … Continue reading What is Stewardship?
by Laura K. Secor Hello my friends, Today’s entry is based on “The Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday, a collection of 366 short meditations. Each entry starts with a quote from one of the Stoic philosophers of antiquity, and then follows with a brief reflection on the quote. I will say a few words … Continue reading Monkeying Around
Often the enemy of courage is the first step outside our routine comfort zone. I write today with the clarity of spending the past three months knee deep (no pun intended) in a life thrown out of its comfort zone. Uncertainty is scary stuff. When you experience an unexpected emergency- an illness, an accident, a … Continue reading That Courageous Step
“Once there was a young warrior. Her teacher told her that she had to do battle with fear. She didn’t want to do that. It seemed too aggressive; it was scary; it seemed unfriendly. But the teacher said she had to do it and gave her the instructions for the battle. The day arrived. The … Continue reading On Courage
UUCW continues to monitor local, regional, and national recommendations related to the ongoing effort to address COVID-19 and its variants. Our buildings remain open and we have begun to accept building rentals again. Sunday morning worship is being provided both in-person and online. Our Religious Exploration Program is now being provided in person for all … Continue reading UUCW Health & Safety Team COVID-19 Update – September 28, 2022
by Dan Secor This past January, my mother passed away, one month shy of her 90th birthday. Losing one’s parents is a significant event in every life, whether one’s relationship is strong or not. Like most people, my relationship with both my parents was complicated. From my work as a psychotherapist, grief is a subject … Continue reading My Mother’s Passing
by Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration “There is a lovely balance at the heart of our nature: each of us is utterly unique and yet we live in the most intimate kinship with everyone and everything else. Its more profound intention is the awakening of the Great Belonging which embraces everything. Our hunger to … Continue reading Belonging in Religious Exploration
