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The Playground – Win, Lose, or Draw: Winning
The 5th principle of Unitarian Universalism states that we believe in the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. To me this says that we follow our conscience and … Continue reading
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: 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: Spring Awakening
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and … Continue reading
Posted in Foundations
Tagged Earth, environment, faith, seeds, spring, UU 5th Principle, UU 7th Principle
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The Ready Room: This Was Just a Drill
This was just a drill… I don’t fully know why, but for most of my life I have been somewhat obsessed with safety and exit strategies in case of an emergency. I am the one who will seek out and … Continue reading
Posted in The Ready Room
Tagged UU 4th Principle, UU 5th Principle, UU 6th Principle
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Sheltering Walls: No outsiders
Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in … Continue reading
The Kitchen: Cleaning Out
Not everything that comes into the kitchen needs to stay in the kitchen. A few weeks before Bob and I got married I visited him in his small three room house in Alabama. A look in the fridge produced a … Continue reading