What other paths could our lives have taken? How can this mental exercise give us empathy for others – with power and without? I draw on musical theatre as well as my own experience with retail, chronic illness, and love. Worship Leader: Rev. Sue Matranga-Watson Originally from Maryland, Emily now lives in Beaverton. She earned … Continue reading Some Other Me
(Note: We will meet on ZOOM this week and/or in the chapel. See below for details) Poetry is nice and all, but what is it really for? The same question might be asked about religion. Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar, who is both a poet and a UU minister, will offer her thoughts on what poetry … Continue reading The Purpose of Poetry
The times of greatest difficulty can also draw forth from us the stories we carry and the gifts we bear for the renewal of ourselves and our communities. Among our greatest resources at such times are imagination, artistry and creativity. What is the unique nature of the medicine we carry and the genius residing within … Continue reading Emissaries of the Imagination: The Arts in Times of Environmental and Cultural Upheaval
So a Buddhist, a sailor, a politician, a prison chaplain, and a professor walk into a bar… Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly (GA) was held this year from June 22-26 in Portland. The theme for this year was “Meet the Moment: Re-imagining Radical Faith Community.” This year’s multi-platform experience was attended by a number of … Continue reading Bringing GA Home
