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Coming and Going Along the Path of Change

Posted on September 19, 2025 by admin

Coming and goingMy life is changeThe religion of my childhoodRearranged Coming and goingMy belief not clearMy questions need answersWhispers sound near Coming and goingWhere is my songWhere do I fitWill I ever belong Coming and goingI hear all the voicesReligions … Continue reading →

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Where Do I Belong?

Posted on September 18, 2025 by admin

As I was growing up, I did not feel a sense of belonging anywhere. I was bullied at school for my sometimes odd and disruptive behavior. I was purposefully seeking the attention Icraved but did not always get at home. … Continue reading →

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Who Doesn’t Belong?

Posted on September 17, 2025 by admin

A social media post from a talking head recently got me thinking: Who doesn’t belong? The post mentioned a trip to New York City and said, among other things, “So many people in the city who don’t belong.” What a … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Stop The Music

Posted on September 16, 2025 by admin

One of my favorite dance songs is Rihanna’s “Please Don’t Stop the Music.” During the COVID pandemic, the music at UUCG almost stopped completely for a while. We had to use Zoom to talk to and see one another. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Vessel

Posted on September 11, 2025 by admin

Rivers are symbolically rich, historically significant, majestic works of nature. Their presence, their movement sustains life where it might otherwise perish. Today, we reflect on our interconnectedness, as if each of our lives were tributaries of a vast river.  Rivers … Continue reading →

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Building Belonging: My Journey

Posted on September 9, 2025 by admin

I first came to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett as a curious visitor around 2010-2011. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was witnessing the winds of change, both in myself and the church. I started visiting … Continue reading →

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Belonging At Any Cost

Posted on September 8, 2025 by admin

The largest underground city in Turkey is the Derinkuyu Underground City, located in the Cappadocia region. It has 18 levels carved into volcanic rock and could house over 20,000 people. It has places for storage and livestock. It has ventilation … Continue reading →

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