Learning From Our Past
History is who we are and why we are the way we are” said historian David McCullough. Today we’ll dip into the rich history of Unitarian Universalism and consider what that history can show us about who we are now.
Archives: Services
The Call
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What is a call? Are we called to anything? If so, what? This Sunday, we explore the call in our lives, as we celebrate the beginning of a new congregational year with this homecoming service and the … read more.
Finding Our Spiritual Life in Community
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Our spiritual life travels with us—in faith communities, workplaces, arts venues, our home, and always in our community. How do we find it and how do we make our … read more.
Neither Here Nor There
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In transitions, we inhabit an untethered space between ‘what was’ and ‘what will be’. It can be a scary, disorienting place where we encounter loss and uncertainty; it can also bring unexpected growth, connection, and even beauty. … read more.
Once Upon a Time: Hidden Insights in Fairy Tales
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Typically, most of us don’t take fairy tales very seriously, but on closer inspection, we find that the archetypes, narrative arcs, and emotions of the tales carry universal … read more.
Begin As You Mean to Go On
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It’s a meme, a maxim of business, and a pithy piece of advice offered when we start something new: “begin as you mean to go on.” As we enter … read more.
Becoming an Action Hero
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A talk about using our senses to act on our beliefs.
Nellson Jacobs-Moore has been a Unitarian Universalist for 8 years, but has been active in spiritual institutions his whole life. He is a very … read more.
Letting Love Guide Us: Our Connection with all Beings
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We are deeply connected to some animals and compassion and kinship guides those relationships. But modern systems have broken our connection with other animals. Here, we consider how we can … read more.
Democracy: A Dream Deferred? Or A Nightmare? The Morals Behind The Headlines In Election 2024
There is a Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times.” Our times are a bit too interesting, as we learn that America’s experiment with democracy is in jeopardy. What will it take to avoid a nightmare – or at least be able to dream … read more.
The Power of Stigma
Stigma can be harmful when we let it affect our mental health, especially in HIV/AIDS, mental health and addiction.
Erik vonHausen is a proud member of Albany UU and the church’s sexton, who has preached several times before. Hopefully, they were memorable sermons. He is a … read more.