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“We Hold These Truths…”
Regardless of the problematic nature of our Founding Fathers, what they did when they signed and sent the Declaration of Independence was treason. What led them to this place? Why did they make a decision that could have literally cost them their lives? Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting … Continue reading “We Hold These Truths…”
What is Wrong with American History and Why Does It Matter?
American history is commonly taught in a manner that reinforces tribalism and minimizes the interconnectedness of human life. False assumptions about American “exceptionalism” help drive unnecessarily divisive policies. Fortunately, current historians are attempting to correct the record by looking at primary sources and striving to be free from ideological blinders. Join us in person in … Continue reading What is Wrong with American History and Why Does It Matter?
Pride and Freedom: Intertwined
Vivienne de Versailles returns to tell us why Pride and freedom are intertwined, and why we should not take movements like Pride for granted. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# US+16699009128,,958336800# US (San Jose)
Living In The Now
We all worry about the past (specifically how it affected us in the present), and we worry rightfully about the future. What about the now? Are we placing our worry and anxiety in the right place? Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# … Continue reading Living In The Now
The Frailest Thing
Freedom is not about being able to do what you want and how, but being kind to the person sitting next to you. Showing caring and empathy is a type of freedom in itself. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap mobile+16694449171,,958336800# US+16699009128,,958336800# US … Continue reading The Frailest Thing
Liberation: Freedom in Community
Unitarian Universalism, along with its predecessors, has always been considered a liberal religious tradition. In recent years, many UU faith leaders, including our UUA president, have been talking about UU in terms of a liberatory religion, one that generally aims to help liberate the oppressed. What is the difference between liberal and liberatory? What might … Continue reading Liberation: Freedom in Community
Limits Should Not Exist
Antoine de Saint Exupéry said, “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” Why should we limit ourselves to merely being a cog in a system? We should allow … Continue reading Limits Should Not Exist
Everyday is a Training Exercise
A Stoic exercise involves imagining potential hardships or misfortunes before they occur. It’s a way to prepare for the inevitable setbacks of life, build resilience, and cultivate gratitude for what you have (known as: premeditatio malorum). Today we’re awash in social chaos—can this “exercise” help us survive our national whirlwind? Join us in person in … Continue reading Everyday is a Training Exercise
Too Big Dreams
Have you ever had a dream, and someone came about and told you that it was “too much,” or “too big” of a dream? Today, we’ll explore how dreams, no matter what their size, are important. Period. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Meeting ID: 958 336 800 One tap … Continue reading Too Big Dreams