Sacred Everyday
Inspired by the work of Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB, and the words of Psalm 139, we will reflect on what, where, and who is sacred.
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Sing Out Love
The UUA has a new hymnal. You won’t find it, however, bound between 2 covers (like our gray and teal hymnals). It’s all digital, an online resource of hymns both old and new. This Sunday, Lisa and MaryAnn, along with our stalwart High Street Choir, will lead us in singing some of this new music … Continue reading Sing Out Love
The Phu Bai Principle, Part 2
A long time ago I spoke at High Street on “The Phu Bai Principle”- an essential truth that I learned during my time in Vietnam with the Red Cross. Fifty years after the war I again volunteered this time for a 6 month deployment with the Red Cross in Poland, assigned to an American Army … Continue reading The Phu Bai Principle, Part 2
The Rule of Law
What is it? Why does it matter? What can we as UUs do the protect it?
Tongues of Fire
Can an ancient sacred story about the infilling of the Holy Spirit be useful to Unitarian Universalists? What if a retelling through a new lens makes all the difference? What if the message of Pentecost really has been applicable all along? What if Minneapolis is a really good example?
Lioness’s Teeth
Today, we celebrate both Mother’s Day and Flower Communion. On such days it’s important to remember what is unique to our UU beliefs and values and why holding tightly to them is necessary. Please bring a flower to share.
Show Me Your Face Before You Were Born
We’ll explore the mystery and wisdom behind this very old Zen koan together, asking who it is that we might really be.
What Would Jesus Do?
The Bible is filled with stories about Jesus challenging injustice and standing up for the marginalized. Jesus was a bit of a troublemaker. His actions closely align with UU values and perhaps we should take ownership of the question “What would Jesus do?” as a strong indicator of what we would (and should) actually do … Continue reading What Would Jesus Do?
Help Us Save the Planet
Beth is a Georgia Master Naturalist and a long time member of our congregation. She will provide some simple ways to help keep our environment healthier for humans and other living things.
Stepping Out
What risks are worth taking? How can we tell that it might be time to step out of our comfort zone? Cynthia reflects on 28 years at High Street, the risks the congregation has helped her take, and the one risk that she thinks we should all be taking right now.