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Lake Chalice

Saturdao 11

Dao De Jing, verse 6 16 translations 1. James Legge (1891): The valley spirit dies not, aye the same; The female mystery thus do we name. Its gate, from which at first they issued forth, Is ca... [read more]

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Ms. Kitty’s Saloon and Road Show

Life of Work, Part 5A

On April 22, 1999, the phone rang in my Denver home. I had been expecting the call---Margaret Beard, Extension Director at the UUA, was phoning me to let me know that the congregation I'd been ho... [read more]

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Carrots and Ginger

Update

Sandy Dog started a fancy designer drug for dogs in  heart failure. The first 2 days on the drug her condition was unchanged. Her resting respiratory rate was twice what it should be, and she ... [read more]

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Caute

Another spin out into the fens

As Britain enters a proper cold spell, today turned out to be a perfect winter day for a ride - sunny, dry, fairly still and refreshingly cold. So I thought I'd take the Guv'nor out on the 31 mil... [read more]

Caute

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the yes church

six-word teaching descriptions

We owe a great deal to our teachers. Students First is holding a contest, to describe excellent teaching in just six words. The finalists are below; you can vote for your favorites online. Encourag... [read more]

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thelivelytradition

Out of the Wilderness

I believe that 1968-2008 was a 40 year wilderness period for Unitarian Universalism, a long period in which cultural, religious and political conservatism were aggressive and dominant. What happene... [read more]

thelivelytradition

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A Minister’s Musings

Of Meetings and Meaning, part 3

And so the question -- did the "experiment" work?   I think that there are several ways of answering this. I've heard many people say that they really appreciated the way the m... [read more]

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iMinister

What's a Unitarian Universalists

1. Technically, a Unitarian Universalist is a person who is a formal member of a UU congregation. 2. Popularly, a Unitarian Universalist is anybody who calls themselves a UU, whether or not they be... [read more]

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timesunion.com

Christianity Without the Crucifix

Growing up Unitarian Universalist, I didn’t spend much time looking at images of Jesus since we don’t use or display crucifixes or crosses (mostly) in our worship spaces.   I saw them ... [read more]

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Auspicious Jots

Funeral Break

I am working on a funeral for a dignified English-American woman for tomorrow. I think I will have to wear eye shadow, and stockings, and something will have to happen with this unruly hair. I... [read more]

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The Reverend Dr.

Underwater Cathedral

Although I come from a long line of beachy people, I am not a beachy person myself. I burn too easily to worship the sun. Instead, I wear broad-brimmed hats and scurry to the shady spots along the ... [read more]

The Reverend Dr.

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Celestial Lands

The Center of a Liberal Faith Movement

What it means to be a Unitarian Universalist has been on my heart this last week.   Not surprisingly, considering that many UU’s are currently thinking about similar things in reaction to the re... [read more]

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Planting God Communities

Freely Following Jesus, a sermon preached in Austin, TX Wildflower Church

Freely Following Jesus Wildflower Church Austin TX Jan. 22, 2012 The reading from Mark 1:14-20…a part of the weekly lectionary, a way churches of different traditionsall read and comment on the s... [read more]

Planting God Communities

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Just Wondering

Union Busting And UU Values

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 will someday be remembered, either as the day the citizens of Indiana received their wake-up call, or the day on which the decline of worker pay and workplace safety b... [read more]

Just Wondering

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A Jersey Girl In Kentucky

Practice Makes IMperfect.... Week 15-ish of sabbatical

Well, I am counting down the weeks LEFT in my sabbatical now. Not altogether with trepidation, because I am actually feeling energized and ready to get back to work. I love almost everything about ... [read more]

A Jersey Girl In Kentucky

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A Jersey Girl in Kentucky

Practice Makes IMperfect.... Week 15-ish of sabbatical

Well, I am counting down the weeks LEFT in my sabbatical now. Not altogether with trepidation, because I am actually feeling energized and ready to get back to work. I love almost everything about ... [read more]

A Jersey Girl in Kentucky

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Rev. Cyn

Thoughts on "Congregations and Beyond"

The UUA President, the Rev. Peter Morales published a working paper titled "Congregations and Beyond" last week.   It's available in its entirety here.   In it he says, ... [read more]

Rev. Cyn

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PeaceBang

Key West: A PeaceBang Review

I have spent the past five days vacationing in Key West and I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up. Peace Bang’s Top 6 Reasons To Vacation in Key West, Florida: 1. Although it has a reputation a... [read more]

PeaceBang

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The Latest Form of Infidelity

The More Things Change…

I am currently reading W. E. B. Dubois classic "The Black Reconstruction in America. " In a section describing the treatment of the African Americans in Louisiana shortly after the Civil... [read more]

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help create peace now...

wrapped in a blue cloud cloth

Langston Hughes writes. .. "Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers, Bring me all of your heart melodies, That I may wrap them in a blue cloud cloth Away from the too rough fingers of the ... [read more]

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Ideas from UU World

The empowerment tragedy

IDEAS: Unitarian Universalists remain unreconciled four decades after controversy over 'black empowerment' nearly tore the UUA apart. [read more]

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Thousand Voices

Of the 1%, By the 1%, For the 1%: Economic Justice in America

Reading before the sermon is available here. ** “What can we say,” asks economist and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, “about the [Occupy Wall Street] protests? First things first: The protesters... [read more]

Thousand Voices

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Odds & Ends

Sexuality and Religion: What’s the Connection?

Sex and the Seminary: The Sequel

Today, I am proud to report that the landscape at U. S. seminaries, divinity and rabbinical schools is shifting towards increased sexuality education. The Religious Institute announced this mornin... [read more]

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Educated & Poor

Update on Syd's kittehs

The news is not what we'd all hoped to hear.   Syd paid a visit to the shelter yesterday; she drops in every other day or so to play with the kitties she'd had to give up. I'll let her tell the... [read more]

Educated & Poor

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A human rights weblog

A Work Day at the Eco-Village in Haiti

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The Journey

Congregations and Beyond

Friends have asked me my thoughts on Peter Morales’ whitepaper and after finding out that I’m going to Orlando to brainstorm about it with others, have generously shared their thoughts with me.... [read more]

The Journey

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What's Your Real Religion?

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UU News

Texas RFRA Claims Survive In Plano School "Candy Cane" Litigation

Yet another decision has been handed down in the 7-year litigation over Plano, Texas Independent School District rules that, among other things, prevented a student from handing out candy canes wit... [read more]

Religion Clause

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UU scholar gets MSNBC show, and other UUs in the media

UU scholar gets MSNBC show Melissa Harris-Perry, a UU scholar who gave the Ware Lecture in Salt Lake City in 2009, was recently named the host of a two-hour weekend show on MSNBC. The new show, “... [read more]

UU’s In the Media

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‘Congregations and Beyond,’ Black History Month, and more UU blogging

Responding to ‘Congregations and Beyond’ UU social media continues to buzz this week with reactions to UUA President Peter Morales’ vision statement, “Congregations and Beyond. ” ... [read more]

the interdependent web

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Playbook for Progressives: Read 12 Chapters Free on Facebook

On Facebook, Beacon Press is giving away 12 chapters of Playbook for Progressive, an organizing manifesto for the twenty-first century. [read more]

Beacon Broadside

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UUA Offers New Immigration Curriculum for Children's Religious Education

<p>The UUA's Ministries and Faith Development Staff Group has announced publication of a new curriculum titled "With Justice and Compassion: Immigration Sessions for Children&#8217;... [read more]

Unitarian Universalist Association: Top Stories

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Featured Podcasts

DMUUC Message

The Spirituality of needlework by the Davies Stitch and Bitch Group, Camp Springs, MD

The Spirituality of Needlework with the Stitch and Bitch Group (led by Sandy Greenberg and Lynne Godfrey) will address how creative activities can enhance your spiritual life, encourage a med... [listen to the episode]

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First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco Podcast

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: A Child’s Christmas in Wales

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service: A Child’s Christmas in Wales -- Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer December 24, 2011 at 4:45 pm [listen to the episode]

First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco Podcast

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UU Church of Berkeley

Dark of Winter

The dark of winter surrounds us. The sun appears for only nine hours a day. We are held in the womb of the night. Dark, starry skies embrace us in the infinite Darkness invites us to come ... [listen to the episode]

UU Church of Berkeley

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Bull Run Unitarian Universalists

"Now is the Time: Stewardship Sunday" - April 10, 2011

Come celebrate the gift of our beloved community as we reflect on what this moment in our congregational history calls us to do. We'll also have a child dedication at this service. [listen to the episode]

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