Improvisational comedy, like life itself, can’t be done solo. It requires the interactions of at least two people—and often many more. The Golden Rule of real, active, happening-right-now improv is “Always Yes—And!” It means, support the idea of your partner in comedy, then expand on their creation. We’ll ponder what our real-life interactions—even our conflicts—might … Continue reading Yes, And: Zen & the Art of Improv Comedy
In the span of two weeks, the United States Supreme Court has launched our nation far backward in time, in freedom, and in credibility. Amid our fear and anger, we are called together for a service of lamentation: for the earth, for women and other uterus-bearers, for the marginalized openly in the cross hairs of … Continue reading State of the UUnion: Lamentation
“A common image for the Fourth of July is the Statue of Liberty. We often read Emma Lazarus’s words, but in many ways they seem aspirational. We faced 4 years of Steven Miller’s white nationalist policies, which were intended to destroy asylum and close our borders to refugees. To what extent have things changed? What … Continue reading Si Se Puede: Yes, It Can Be Done
In the words of Reverend Paige Getty, in Unitarian Universalism “. . . we have left open the questions of what truth and meaning are, acknowledging that mindful people will, in every age, discover new insights.” One of the most powerful ways that discovery takes place is through engagement with the arts. Art influences society … Continue reading The Voice of Art
Calling all bookworms, or just those who love stories. Every summer we dedicate one Sunday service to the love of learning and we feature guest speakers from the congregation. This is a favorite service for many and this year will be as wonderful as always. Join us as Jennifer Crumley, Anita Van Ouwerkerk, and Pat … Continue reading Book Sunday
Unitarian Universalism is often a congregating destination for people who have experienced changes in their spiritual beliefs over time. A belief system that feels right at one point may start to feel different. Then what does someone do? What if that belief system had once led to a ministerial career in a Christian faith, and … Continue reading Journey to Non-Theism
