This Sunday Eastrose Fellowship will debut a new service format titled Spiritual Touchstones. The topic of the day will be “Faith: A Process That Influences the Way We Live.” Spiritual Touchstones will be presented on the fourth Sunday of every month. This will be a quieter, more intimate, and more personal format. It will feature … Continue reading Spiritual Touchstones: Faith – A Process That Influences the Way We Live
What does it mean to live with integrity–to know your values and to live in the deepest accord with those touchstones? The remarkable life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer gives us a glimpse into what true integrity might look like. Rev Lynn Ungar preaching with worship leader Cynthia H. Music by Mary R. and A Time … Continue reading Reverence for Life
What does it mean to call oneself a mystic? What is a mystical experience? What might we learn from mystical experiences about the nature of our lives and the mystery that surrounds them? Marjorie dives into these questions. Marjorie Speirs speaking with Worship Leader Jeanne Mooney. Music by Mary R. and A Time for … Continue reading What If Our Egos Have It Wrong: A Look at the Mystical Experience
In the face of life’s inevitable travails, many Christians rely on a loving God to watch over them and hold out hope for a better life in the hereafter. But most of us UU’s find it hard to accept these conventional sources of solace. Where, then, can we turn when times get rough? Join Elaine … Continue reading Where Can UU’s Turn in Times of Trouble?
Where we live has a deep and unusual history. Being aware of the majesty of events that shape our world adds to the sense of awe and wonder that our place and time offers. Awe and Wonder are close emotional cousins to Joy and are an important part of finding a sense of peace and place. Keene Clay speaking with worship leader Cynthia … Continue reading Getting Grounded in Space and Time
Internet memes are full of supposed bits of wisdom traded between Pooh and Piglet–none of which are actually true to Milne’s writing. But it might just be that the denizens of Pooh Corner do have something to teach us. Who knows more about beginner’s mind than a Bear of Very Little Brain? Rev Lynn Ungar … Continue reading The House at Pooh Corner
In these difficult and demanding times, our spirit of generosity needs to be carefully cultivated and nurtured. How do we sustain our sense of personal generosity—in whatever ways we give—when we’re suffering from giving fatigue? The source of a generous spirit and heart lies in being generous with ourselves. Bonnie Long speaking with worship leader … Continue reading The Wellspring of Generosity
Over the last few hundred years, we have built technologies that increasingly isolate us. AI is just the latest one, and unlike with the golem, there is no command that will kill it. It is here to stay. So how do we respond? One way is to strengthen our bonds of community. Rev Barbara Stevens … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence, the Golem, and Community
As she begins her retirement from active ministry after 26 years, Rev. Robin will revisit some of her sermons that express her signature theme of sitting well with being human, through joy and sorrow, in a world that can be both harsh and beautiful.…. and she has some suggestions. Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker preaching, with … Continue reading May I Suggest?
In a folk song I like by David Wilcox, he sings: “I’m only flesh and bone, but I’ve still got one more day. I am, we are the sunshine on the land.” As we honor Summer Solstice, we’ll explore how our sunrays of hope, kindness and compassion can brighten the lives of others, especially those … Continue reading We Are the Sunshine on the Land
