As we approach All Souls and All Saints Days; as the wind begins to bite and the leaves skirl along the sidewalks; as the season and our thoughts turn to impermanence and the precious fragility of life–we gather on this day to honor and remember our losses of the year and beyond. You’re invited to … Continue reading The Memory of the Living
Crossing a well lit, lightly trafficked street is not an act of bravery, though crossing a poorly lit or busy one might be; the difference is in whether there is a risk. It matters whether a thing ought to be scary when we assess the bravery of the act. Mark Twain is credited with the … Continue reading Courage is not the Absence of Fear
We light our chalice at Community UU Church every week, and when we extinguish it we carry away its light of truth, warmth of community, and fire of commitment. What else can that small bowl of flame contain? Join Pastor Kris Cervantes on a journey into the possibilities. Click on this link to view the … Continue reading This Cup of Fire
The 5th Principle of Unitarian Universalism relates to the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. In our larger society, we are seeing activities that raise questions as to how the elections process, as a stronghold of our democracy, may be impacted and thus … Continue reading Demand the Change You Hope to See
Here’s your chance to ask Pastor Kris Cervantes your questions about Unitarian Universalism, ethical dilemmas, social justice issues and vocabulary, grief and joy, and her own views and life stories. Send your Dear Abby advice requests, your cries for help, your yawps of humanity, and your questions by email (kris.cervantes@gmail.com). Click on this link to … Continue reading Ask Me Anything: Pastor Kris Gets Real
