As a faith community we acknowledge that there are many ways in which many religions have supported unjust actions over time. As much as we aspire to higher principles, there are people in the longtime UU church that have used this faith as a tool to support racist ideas within the larger community. We have … Continue reading Racism and Religion: A UU History
Amen is a word of ending: the end of the prayer, the end of the service, the end of the sermon, reflection, redemption. Amen means “So be it.” Amen means “faithfulness.” Amen means “truth,” and “believing.” Amen means “Verily, verily.” Amen is an acronym, and it means ‘El melech ne’eman, “God, trustworthy leader.” What do … Continue reading Amen & Grit & Amen
The Hebrew word selah appears 74 times in the Hebrew scriptures, almost all in Psalms, and not at all in the New Testament. Is it an interjection, an instruction, a pause for reflection? Does it mean, “slow down the music here” or “time to shout praise here”? Join Pastor Kris Cervantes for a look at … Continue reading Selah and Grit
“Chesed” is most often translated as the single word “lovingkindness.” But this fails to capture the enduring, muscular strength of the Hebrew, which translates better, perhaps, to “steadfast love.” What can chesed teach us about endurance for today’s existential daily experience? Click on this link to view a video of our service on YouTube: Video … Continue reading Chesed & Grit
