So why does it seem to be in such short supply? More often than not, kindness gets tram-pled under the push of stress and hurry, task and issues. This happens both in our personal lives and actions, as well as coming in from the world around us. December, a month of holi-days and Holydays, can […]
October 7 – 10:30am Rev. Sarah York While political and religious scandals highlight high-profile cases of sexual harassment or misconduct and stir memories and emotions, Sarah will reflect on the subtle dynamics of gender and power that affect us all. Sarah York is a retired UU minister and author. She and her husband Chuck Campbell […]
In an increasingly polarized world, it has become difficult to share differences of opinion without alienating those who may disagree. It has also become harder and harder to hear differences of opinion without feeling anger or alienation. How can we choose to create harmony, allow space for conversation, and find common ground? Modern-folk duo Friction […]
Relationships shift and change all the time. Sometimes the best way to honor what has been is to choose to end it. Whether with family members, friends, committee members, or romantic partners choosing to depart a relationship with our own integrity intact, with the least amount of damage to all parties, is a challenge. Few […]
How do you improvise in your life? Can you let go of expectations and go with the flow? How can you begin to do this? In Tina Fey’s book Bossypants, she features an essay entitled “Yes, and…,” in which she offers up the “rules” for improvisational acting. These “rules” fit in well with navigating the waters of relationships. We […]
Jewish theologian, Martin Buber called us the “promise-making, promise-breaking, promise-renewing animal.” We live in the context of relationships that includes not just our relationships with others, but also our relationship with ourselves. Our promises and commitments hold that context together; they frame who we are. Yet we find ourselves making and breaking promises everyday. How […]