Topic: Presence

Age of Distraction

William James—the American philosopher and psychologist—helps explain why this feels so costly. He teaches us that distraction isn’t only a productivity problem. It’s a formation problem… your life isn’t only what happens to you. It’s what you let in. It’s what you linger on… With constant “sound bites” and “doom scrolling,” we do have to … Continue reading Age of Distraction

Singing for Change

Singing together is an ancient practice, bringing feelings of strength and community. We will sing out the joys and sorrows of the old year and sing in the promise of the new. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Download the Order of Service by clicking here. Meeting ID: 958 336 … Continue reading Singing for Change

A Journey to Bethlehem

Today will be a multi-generational service celebrating the Story of Christmas and how it came to be. Download the Order of Service by clicking here. 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) — Dial by your location• +1 669 … Continue reading A Journey to Bethlehem

Free Will versus Free Won’t

Advances in Neuro-science can illuminate the age-old conundrum of whether Free will truly exists. Questioning the validity of Free will has important consequences for our attitudes to moral responsibility, mental health, and the purpose of the justice system. Furthermore, it offers the possibility of cultivating compassion and focusing on solutions rather than on blame. Download … Continue reading Free Will versus Free Won’t

Anatomy of Friendship

They say that if a friendship lasts longer than five years, then it’s likely to last forever. How does a friendship like this develop? How does a friendship like this endure? Download the Order of Service by clicking here. Join us in person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom →bit.ly/uufs-sunday-service. Sunday Supplement: Amplifying the Charge: … Continue reading Anatomy of Friendship