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office@uuutica.orgA sense of belonging acts as a foundation for individual well-being. It influences how we view the world and interact with others. Having access to community spaces where we can bring our whole selves and encourage authenticity helps us to process, understand, and navigate the challenges and complexities of societal change. Individual well-being is intertwined … Continue reading Community is the Heart of Healing
As people of faith, we recognize that our actions have the power to shape our community’s health and well-being; therefore, we must work to create an environment that balances security with our deep commitment to beloved community. Matt and John will explore the ways in which the church’s new safety policy is an embodiment of … Continue reading Safety as an Embodiment of Covenant
Year’s end is neither an end or a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill on us” writes American journalist Hal Borland. In this interactive service, we will have the opportunity to share experiences and reflections of what wisdom we have gained over the past year and state our … Continue reading New Years service
When we feel empathy for someone, we feel what they feel. Empathy is a precursor to compassion. When we move from empathy to compassion, not only do we feel what another is feeling, we are also moved to help alleviate their suffering. But, what does it mean really to be compassionate toward the suffering? It … Continue reading Responding With Compassion
Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don’t have to do anything else. We don’t have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there and listen. If we can do that, we create moments in which … Continue reading Can Listening Heal? Soul Matters Small Group Ministry
