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office@uuutica.orgA surprising number of Unitarian Universalists find their spiritual grounding in nature, and in particular, through connection to trees. It is exciting to learn how science continues to empirically prove things about trees that many poets, children and spiritual guides have known for millennia. We’ll … read more.
We are all tangled up together in a great web of life that is woven with beauty and hardship, love and loss, thriving and struggle. How do we tend well to the weaving so that all of us are held in care?
This largest annual gathering … read more.
Election 2024 has spiritual and ethical as well as social and political dimensions. What are we to make of the spiritual/ethical state of the union in this turbulent time? Theodore Parker suggests that our mission is to “bend the moral arc of the universe toward justice.” What is our role in all of this?
UU congregations come together at the … read more.
Laughing is a great way to open our hearts and minds. Laughing is good medicine to prepare us for the work to come. Hear and share parables, stories, songs, and poems, and get lots of spiritual permission to laugh (in case you need it). Even … read more.
As no two flowers are alike, so no two people are alike, yet each has a contribution to make.
Together the different flowers form a beautiful bouquet, just as our congregations form a beautiful community. Bring a flower if convenient for our group bouquet, leave with … read more.
Ken Drake questions whether or not the moral arc of the universe bends towards justice given that for every step forward, there are always two or more steps backwards.
In a month our Unitarian Universalist Association will vote on whether to evolve once again our 7 (and for UUUtica, our 8) Principles. No matter the outcome of the vote, our faith will not lose the chalice, nor bury the principles. However, we may gain … read more.
Five Smooth Stones – a gift from one of our 20th century theologians, James Luther Adams. Rev. Karen learned this perspective and theological notation from two of the most powerful UU mentors in her life, both women, both mothers. She will share why the Five Smooths Stones … read more.
Rev. Ed’s guest musician will be Ken Meyer, classical guitarist.
Forgiveness is one of the most challenging religious and spiritual precepts. Together we ask, “What does it mean? Why is it important? Are there ways to practice forgiveness while holding people accountable for wrong-doing?’
