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D.W. Winnicott, the influential pediatrician and theorist, argued that instead of shaming mothers, in particular, for not being “perfect”, we needed to focus on the “good enough parent.” His research showed that being “good enough” was more useful than striving … read more.
Some of us are taught that we are masters of our universe. But there are so many things that happen that we cannot change. Over the last year, in particular, we have often felt so powerless. Some of us are used to this feeling, while … read more.
Mindfulness is a central practice in Buddhism. Becoming mindful is a path to spiritual peace, enlightenment, and justice. But mindfulness isn’t just about deep breathes and mantras. It is becoming mindful of the true nature of the self and the universe, and the path to … read more.
During April, we will explore the mindfulness practices of three major world religious traditions, beginning on Easter with Christian practices. The great Christian mystics and prophets give us a way to be more mindful, centered, and at peace. As we remember the life and teachings … read more.
As we continue our month on “respect,” we’ll turn the question of how Unitarian Universalists, who believe in both freedom and accountability, should approach these difficult questions of “cancel culture,” “accountability,” “freedom” and such.
Order of Service March 14, 2021
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Aretha Franklin took a song by Otis Reading and transformed it into a feminist anthem of self-respect and affirmation. Grounded in gospel and the church, Franklin’s life and career testify to the power of resilience and demanding to be treated with respect. We’ll begin our … read more.
Centuries ago, a group of mostly self-educated people in New England came to a startling realization. They read their Bible and found no evidence of eternal punishment for sins. They considered what it meant to believe in a loving God and rejected the idea of … read more.
For human relationships to thrive – friendships, family, colleagues, and lovers – they must have mercy in them. When we care about each other enough to take care of each other’s wounds and to notice and respond to our hurts and hopes then our love … read more.
“Just Mercy” is the title of Bryan Stevenson’s book on his experiences as a death-penalty lawyer, working to stop executions and death-in-prison sentences. It’s also the name of the movie based on the book. And it is a theological call – to lead with mercy … read more.
