Many Pagan holidays became Christian or secular holidays over the year. Neo-Pagans continue to celebrate Beltane, or what many call “May Day,” the mid-way point between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Sharon Pedersen and Denise Navetta will tell about this to celebrate the season and tell people more about Beltane.
– Rev. Dan will share about a group of 19th- century female ministers who were instrumental in establishing Unitarian churches in the West and Mid-West, and who blazed a trail for increasing the acceptance of women clergy in our denomination.
Gary is with the Jackson Audubon Society and the Haenly Bird Sanctuary. Mr. Seigrist will talk about wetlands preservation and restoration.
While various religions can be found in every corner of the earth, today we will explore some evidence which might cause us to question the universality of religion.
Rev. Dan will explore the relationship between the power dynamics in the Roman empire that resulted in the crucifixion of Jesus to modern instances of social injustices committed by those in power.
Rev. Dan will share how Process Theology has influenced his own personal theology.
In this 3rd installment of his UU History sermons, Rev. Dan will explore our Universalist roots.
Rev. Dan will introduce this year’s pledge campaign theme and share some of his visions for our future.
Henry David Thoreau is a much celebrated figure in Unitarian Universalist history. His rugged determination that led him to renounce the world and move to a small cabin where he would write Walden has served as an inspiration to generations of future Unitarian Universalists, although he may not seem to have much in common with the endless stream … Continue reading “Searching for Thoreau’s Instagram”
What is the responsibility of white folks? What internal and external work can we do in our own lives? These are questions that we’ve started asking this year as we watched the world grapple with horrific videos of overt racism. Several UUCEL members and family began a book study group this summer, and we’ll discuss some … Continue reading “Antiracism and Whiteness”
