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Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)

May 26, 2024 at 9:30am Rev. Kevin Alan Mann

There are over 2,500 Unitarian Universalists in the Philippines in 25 congregations and 10 newly forming fellowships. Most of the churches are located in remote rural farming and fishing villages. What can UUs from the Philippines teach us about their unique expression of our shared global liberal religious faith? How can building bridges of mutuality … Continue reading Diyos sa Gugma (God of Love): Building Bridges with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines (UUCP)

Showing Up for Each Other’s Mental Health

May 19, 2024 at 9:30am Rev. Barbara Meyers

In this first worship service sponsored by the UU Mental Health Network, Rev. Barbara F. Meyers will talk about her book HELD which tells a lot of stories from her ministry focused on mental health issues–both how-to stories and how-not-to stories. It gives guidance for congregants in the pews who want to help make a difference, and … Continue reading Showing Up for Each Other’s Mental Health

Serving Those Forgotten or Invisible

May 12, 2024 at 9:30am Rev. John Bloom-Ramirez

Pluralism is defined as “a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.” How do we as UUs reconcile our relationship to those who have and continue to serve in our military? How do we serve the fallen–those families that have lost their loved one, or the … Continue reading Serving Those Forgotten or Invisible

Good Enough

May 5, 2024 at 9:30am Rev. John Bloom-Ramirez

Singer Alanis Morrisette wrote in the foreword of the book No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz that “…in my internal world, I encountered my own murderous rage, my shame, terrors, depression, aches and yearnings, humiliations, and grief… there were equally ‘light’ or ‘good’ parts that also required my courage to open to the visionary parts; … Continue reading Good Enough

Winter Solstice Celebration

Rev. John Bloom-Ramirez

On this day, we will celebrate the Winter Solstice, or Yule as it was known to the ancients. It is the longest night of the year, and was celebrated by welcoming the light from the darkness. 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 Winter Solstice Celebration