Author and scholar bell hooks [who uses a lowercase spelling] observes, “While ours is a nation wherein the vast majority of citizens are followers of religious faiths that proclaim the transformative power of love, many people feel they do not have a clue as to how to love.” Today we’ll explore a variety of perspectives … Continue reading What is Necessary for Love?
Consider the small, Light feather. Not only remarkable for their capacity to assist in flight, feathers have had notable historic value as well as spiritually symbolic meanings for numerous cultures over the centuries. The Transcending Mystery and Wonder group will offer fascinating and important insights about feathers that may cause you to stop and ponder … Continue reading Lessons From A Feather
Rev. Mr. Barb reflects on 51 years of practicing Unitarian Universalism. Oh how we have (and have not) changed. What holds us together at the center of it all? And how might we change in the future? Come imagine with Barb as he shares his dreams for our next 51 years. Bio: Barb Greve earned … Continue reading The Living Tradition
With Rev. Victoria Poling, our new minister! Beginning well together will be a source of encouragement and live-giving hope. Let us offer a blessing to this moment as we embark on a path of shared ministry as minister and congregation. We will be finding our center, together, as we continue to create a Beloved Community … Continue reading Finding our Center Together: A Blessing for our New Beginning
This fall the VIUF asked the membership about its social justice programs. You responded by saying you wanted more programs that build relationships. This program is a response. This discussion with Ken Sinclair explores what it means to grow up Black. Ken works for Community Passageways and we’ll also explore their priorities for dealing with … Continue reading Conversations with Ken Sinclair About Racism
Please join our Beloved Community on New Years’ Day as we start from our own center and use our inner wisdom and creativity to summon the light.
Friends. Our VIUF service will be on ZOOM only tonight at 5 pm. Please use the link provided here https://www.vashonislanduu.org/sunday/ or also found in your newsletter. You may want a candle to light as Dennis and I do the readings. This will be an abbreviated service as our musician Zander will not be in attendance. Do not fear! Zander will … Continue reading Bringing The Light
The most profound experiences of longing and sorrow are inextricably bound together with joy and beauty. Poignant feelings of nostalgia, regret, yearning are precisely what make us wholly human. Especially at this time of year, we are invited not to avoid, but to open our hearts to these very human experiences, embrace them, and permit … Continue reading A Bittersweet Season
During times of transition and ambiguity our Beloved Community explores the wonder of Imagination as we learn to move forward into change. Members are invited to stay for an important Vote on hiring a part-time minister immediately following our service. Embracing Possibility in Times of Change – Sermon from Unitarian Universalist Assoc. on Vimeo.
The December 4th Sunday Service, “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend,” will be offered by the Transcending Mystery and Wonder Team. During this dark season of the year, we will explore the positive aspects of the literal and metaphorical darkness in our lives, . We will consider the value of opening to difficult times, for the … Continue reading Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
