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Playground: Doing Good
When I was a child in the fifties, we had lot of little rhymes and songs for various purposes. We had “Einie, Meanie, Miney, Moe….” for choosing people and things, we had jump rope songs, like “Down the Mississippi Where … Continue reading
July 4–The Playground: Playing Well
This anniversary of our nation’s independence comes on the heels of many events that cause us–regardless of one’s political views–to reflect on the meaning of our values. Civil Rights. Life. The Pursuit of Happiness. Freedom. The Freedom to speak, to practice … Continue reading
The Playground: Not Unspeakable
Since Wednesday’s tragic events at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, I am finding it tremendously challenging to write about “play”. Nine people who were engaged in worship through Bible study were shot and killed by … Continue reading
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Tagged current events, forgiveness, social justice, truth, UU 1st Principle, UU 2nd Principle, UU 3rd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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The Playground: Unthinkable
Sometimes in our worst nightmares we see a playground with children playing happily when some unspeakable horror strikes. The purity, the innocence, the delight and joy of childhood and all that it means is deeply violated by some unseen character … Continue reading
Foundations: of Personal Faith
My personal faith is an ever evolving entity. I may read or hear or learn something which causes me to think and reconsider what I previously “knew”, but the foundation of my faith is within, not with-out. I have often … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, Principles, sources, UU 3rd Principle, UU 4th Principle
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Foundations: Return Again
Return again, Return again, Return to the home of your soul. Return to who you are, Return to what you are, Return to where you are Born and re-born again.* This short, mesmerizing almost chant like hymn is one of … Continue reading
Foundations: By Heart
Five weeks ago, Rev. Jan introduced the Congregation to the Ritual of the Heart Bowl. Briefly, the practice is as follows: Each family receives a heart-shaped bowl (lovingly created by someone in the congregation) to keep near the entrance … Continue reading
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Tagged heart, Love, spiritual practice, UU 1st Principle, UU 3rd Principle
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