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Harbor: Would You Harbor Me?
Would you harbor me? Would I harbor you? Would you harbor a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, a heretic, convict, or spy? Would you harbor a runaway woman or child, a poet, a prophet, a king? Would you harbor an … Continue reading
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Tagged community, connection, drought, Earth, fear, Love, service, UU 1st Principle, UU 7th Principle
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The Library: Agency of Change
As a public librarian, I’ve given a great deal of thought to what the public library means to me. First of all, it is one of the most democratic institutions in our country. For no money beyond taxes anyone can … Continue reading
Departures: Baggage Claim
As we progress through life’s journey, we pick up things here and there, and we carry them along with us. Some of what we collect will make us feel lighter, more capable of easy flight; but much of what we … Continue reading
Posted in Departures
Tagged healing, help, relationships, self-help, service, UU 3rd Principle
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Flight: Memorial Day
The largest event of the year in my small-town community is the Memorial Day parade. I attend annually with my children, and annually I endeavor to refrain from crying uncontrollably when the banner that lists the names of the fallen … Continue reading
Posted in Wings/Flight
Tagged freedom, military, responsibility, sacrifice, service, UU 2nd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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Wings: of Angels
Each and every one of us has experienced the benefit of everyday angels in our lives. When one sees a need and fills it, without consideration of compensation, when we put forth effort for the benefit of others without expectation … Continue reading
Flight: Everyday Heroes
About a week ago I went for a walk with my ten year-old son and our next door neighbor’s nine year-old daughter, in our surrounding neighborhood. Before we even got off our street, we encountered a puppy running around loose … Continue reading
Ecology: Stewards of Life
Similar to arguments against evolution, the Bible is often cited as evidence behind the attitude that man is the “ecological dominant” over all other species of beings on the planet. Genesis 1:26 has been used to justify all manner of … Continue reading
Ecology: Standing on the Side of Love
Almost three weeks ago, the Atlanta area experienced an “extreme weather event”, the effects of which were so catastrophic that they made national news. People were stranded for hours on the icy roads, in freezing temperatures, without food or water. … Continue reading
Posted in Ecology
Tagged connection, create, future, healing, labor, relationships, service
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Advent (Joy): Of Giving
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore For the past few years, we at UUCG have “adopted” students at a local … Continue reading