The 7th UU principle closely mirrors the Buddhist understanding of “Interbeing”. Rick will explore the parallels of these two teachings and the depths of their meaning. As we allow this principle to guide our lives, we may become more fully engaged in the interdependent web of Life that we belong to.
Outreach gifts aid Health Care for All Oregon
One of the greatest gifts of Unitarian Universalism is its openness to different spiritual beliefs and perspectives. Yet this very strength can also pose challenges, particularly when people with such varied beliefs and backgrounds gather on Sunday mornings. “God” language in particular can be problematic – in both its use and lack of use.
Our pulpit guest will share personal stories that invite new ways of thinking about living and dying, and honor our individual and collective wisdom as to what matters most, as we look toward the concluding moments of life.
Fulfilling the derivation of his name, Benedict Spinoza was a 17th century thorn in the side of the religious heritage he rejected, and blessed thereafter by those who cherish intellectual freedom. Dorothy will reflect on his legacy.
Outreach gifts will aid the Josephine County Library
Our popular pulpit guest will look at the age-old dialog between science and religion in the light of new behavioral and brain science, on this Evolution weekend.
A long life, deeply lived, yields a rich harvest. Emily reflects with us this morning on what she has gleaned from her active, engaged 90 years. Join Emily as she shares with the congregation in our “This I Believe” series of inspiring life stories by fellow congregational members.
Outreach gifts benefit our Homeless Teen Backpack program.
Members of our Board present a Touchstone-inspired service echoing our UUGP mission, preceding the January congregational meeting to adopt the 2019 budget.
Outreach gifts aid the Teen Backpack Program
May his life inspire and inform our work to make a better world. Patt is a retired hospice chaplain and parish minister based in Ashland.
The message of Bobby Galli, from Joe’s Place, providing teens a safe and caring center, serving lunch and dinner daily.
Today’s outreach offering benefits the Josephine County Food Bank & Raptor Creek Farm.
We begin the new year exploring the two pillars of our faith: “the inherent worth and dignity of every person” and “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part” – the first and last of the 7 Principles of Unitarian Universalism. We welcome this seasoned UU minister and hospice chaplain back to our pulpit.
