Tag Archives: UU 2nd Principle

The Library: A Nurturing Place

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Bob Patrick

Libraries, for those of us who are over 30 (or maybe 40 now) have had the reputation of being those large, often imposing places where someone is waiting to scold you if you make any noise.  Such libraries did once … Continue reading →

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The Labyrinth: of Gratitude

Posted on October 13, 2014 by admin

In 1992, I was arrested with some people that were breaking into cars in Pine Lake.  Seeing that I was on a leave of absence from my family’s first group home, they called my DFACS caseworker to come pick me … Continue reading →

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The Labyrinth: Fair vs. Just

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Sarah: That’s not fair! Jareth: You say that so often, I wonder what your basis for comparison is? ~ lines from Jim Henson’s film, Labyrinth, 1986 The majority – if not all – of people reading this, through sheer luck, … Continue reading →

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The Labyrinth: The Folds

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Bob Patrick

Today we enter The Labyrinth.  Or to put it another way, we begin our congregational life, devotional, and spiritual practice theme called The Labyrinth.  The CUUPS and Sylvan Sanctuary groups gathered in the dark on Saturday evening to mark the … Continue reading →

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The Garden: Single Story?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Bob Patrick

“When we reject the “single story” we regain Paradise.” Ngozi Adichie* Here we are, again.  September 11.  Since that dreadful day in 2001, this date has raised many kinds of stories.  Stories of remembering.  Stories of loss. Stories of a … Continue reading →

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Journeys: Thirsty

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Life on earth began in water, and all life on earth depends on water.  Our emergence from and reliance on water is one of the most tangible and deepest connections between all manner of life – from humans to puppies … Continue reading →

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Departures: Courage

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Bob Patrick

In an interview just before her death, poet and wise woman, Maya Angelou said that she wanted young men and women to know that courage was the most important of the virtues because without it, one could not practice or … Continue reading →

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