Unitarian Universalists are pioneers in comprehensive sexuality education, offering “Our Whole Lives” classes that flip shame-based messages about “sex ed” upside-down. Our religion teaches that our bodies are good, science is real, and all people are equally deserving of love and respect. We can all be loud and proud to carry that faith with us in our work for justice.
Zen Buddhist Lay Minister and writer Dr. Nancy Diamante Bonazzoli will share her experience of how profound loss (including the complete loss of her home in the recent Almeda Fire) may not only provide an opportunity for spiritual growth, but may also enrich an already profound daily practice of gratitude. She will share some of her published poetry, and will welcome questions.
This morning we will hear from folks in our community who do the work to make UUGP possible. We will have an opportunity to hear what lights up our volunteers about their service to this beloved community, and express our gratitude for all they do.
Like so many other things in 2020, the unfolding election results have led many if not most of us to be on edge, giving us plenty of reasons to worry and plenty of reasons to hope. 2020 “Election Day” has become “Election Week” and could become “Election Months” with litigation. This on top of the Covid-19 pandemic worsening, and more. What are our spiritual resources at this time, as individuals, families, and communities? What are some of the sources of resilience and renewal of our country? Rev. Stephen Landale, hospice chaplain from Eugene, will lead this exploration.
Buddhist poet Gary Snyder advises that “This dew drop world is but, a dew drop world / and yet …” Life is indeed impermanent and ever changing, the skies are alternately filled with sunshine and smoke. The election, on the horizon, offers either a refreshing renewal or fear filled retrenchment, Our hearts and minds move between hope and fear and yet … Let’s explore how we might best find practices and attitudes that ground us in perilous times.
Southern Oregon UU Partnership Intern Minister Alison shares six poems she has written over the past two decades that trace her journey toward an anti-racist, Earth-centered Unitarian Universalist faith.
We will explore how the body experiences and endures trauma inflicted by the ills that plague society, and learn about healing the generational anguish of white supremacy, deeply embedded in us all. Somatic therapist Resmaa Menakem’s work offers an alternative view of how we can grow beyond our entrenched racialized divide.
One-way streets sometimes catch a driver unaware. Life’s one-way streets impact us all, in ways you may welcome, or maybe not. Let’s explore what they are.
Braver Angels events allow conservatives and liberals to get past the destructive stereotypes we have of one another and once again enjoy civil conversations about real issues that lead to productive problem-solving. Cynthia will explain, and leave us with some useful communication techniques.
Join me for a tour of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest! Clean water, recreational opportunities and wildlife are just a few examples of what these forests have to offer us.” Our pulpit guest shares how the uniqueness of our national forests and their significance inspire her.
