Rev. Aaron Payson Heaven & Hell: A Zen Parable Long ago in Japan, a samurai—a warrior of those ancient times—went to visit a monk named Hakuin. The samurai was elaborately dressed in armor, and by his side swung a gleaming, sharp sword. He was a big, proud fellow, used to getting whatever he wanted. … Continue reading On Emotional Intelligence
Rev. Aaron Payson Due Diligence “It’s important to noticeif you votedthat every ballot wascounted and noted. Every voice matters;don’t be content being a bystanderif you don’t understandthat you can make a differencewith this rightyou’ve been gifted.” Racinthpen The creative and simple expression of truth through poetry often inspires me to consider how I live my … Continue reading Democracy Depends On Each of Us
Laura K. Secor Hello my UUCW friends, Welcome back! It’s good to be in community again, however virtual it may be. Are you as weary as me, soul-weary from this pandemic and the other troubles roiling our world? So many of the things we do to comfort ourselves, the many ways we reach out to … Continue reading Shopping for an Outfit at the Spiritual Thrift Store
Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & Education Working with your hands.Hands in the hard earth- clay.Knowing that your community is working the same clay.Shaping and forming it into a vessel that holds your little light.Knowing that it will be fired into a sturdy piece of pottery.Setting your family creation on top of a cloth, … Continue reading Little Light of Mine
Rev. Aaron Payson It was a staycation summer centered on the back yard. My son and his friends installed a brick patio. My daughter and I planted raised beds of vegetables. My wife concentrated on the herbs in the front garden. Along with the edibles, there also came a plant of white roses, and a … Continue reading On Worth & Dignity
Summer Services to Explore Ethics & Unitarian Universalism We are delighted to announce our 2020 Summer Service Program to be held on Sunday mornings beginning July 5 and continuing through September 6. Our own Sheri Linn has agreed to coordinate this year’s Summer Service Program and continues to look for members and friends willing to … Continue reading Summer Services & RE? Yes!
Laura K. Secor Hello my friends, How different the landscape appears, compared to this time a month ago! Last month I wrote about the most abstract of Buddhist principles, encouraging everyone to set aside for a few minutes their involvement in the world. This month, involvement in the world feels crucial. A hundred spotlights are … Continue reading Turning Points
Something for Everyone Laura K. Secor Hello my friends, Normally I would be writing about the influx of birds, the yellow forsythia, the knobby little buds appearing on the trees. Leaving the windows open, the pleasure in that most miraculous ordinary, the return of life after a bleak winter. But what a time! I see … Continue reading Something for Everyone / Ways to Help
I See You Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration I have noticed so much giving, so much generosity. It has come forth from the least of us, the ones with the least amount of time, resource, and wealth. It has also been handed out again and again with love and anonymity from many folks who … Continue reading I See You / Ways to Help
Monday, June 8, 2020 June 8 moment of meditation, reflection and prayer on International Oceans Day. Aaron https://www.youtube.com/embed/rhH7RyRGXO8 Sunday, June 7, 2020 June 7 moment of meditation, reflection and prayer. On National Animal Rights Day may we also experience “the emerging joy of our animal kin…” Aaron Please Click Here. Saturday, June 6, 2020 June … Continue reading June 2020 Moments of Meditation From UUCW
