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Let This Be A House of Peace: Covenant

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Bob Patrick

At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett, we are a covenantal community. That means several things.  It means that we have taken the time and intent to talk together, explore together and put down on paper the ways in which … Continue reading →

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Let This Be A House of Peace: Invitation

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Bob Patrick

I recently read the amazing story of Derek Black.  I won’t try to retell it here except to say that Black was raised in a racist family which was a part of leadership in White sepratists movements during the 1980’s … Continue reading →

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Let THIS Be A House of Peace

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Bob Patrick

What is the “this” when we sing or say “let this be a house of peace?”  Written by Jim Scott but with inspiration from the life and works of Unitarian-Universalist poet-prophet, Kenneth Patton, there are immediately three possibilities.  This is the local … Continue reading →

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Let This Be A House of Peace: Unitarian Universalism

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Our theme for the month of October is taken from the song “Let This Be A House of Peace” written by Jim Scott, but inspired by Unitarian Universalist prophet and poet Kenneth Patton (1911-1994).  Patton led a fascinating life making … Continue reading →

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Love Makes a Bridge: Dealing with Fear

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Love is the bridge between you and everything. Jalaluddin Rumi Unfortunately, this powerful little line from Rumi can come across almost as a platitude–a nice, innocuous little saying that really carries no weight, a saying that we could say and … Continue reading →

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Love Makes a Bridge: Religion

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Religion should be a bridge builder, shouldn’t it?  At first glance, I think this question would get a nod from most people.  People who belong to and practice a religion generally believe that their religion is a source of good … Continue reading →

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Love Makes a Bridge: Love, Hope, Peace and Joy

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Feeling hopeless can be devastating.  Whatever the source, when we find ourselves hopeless or even approaching hopelessness, it’s as if a great chasm has opened up between where we are in life and where we need or want to go. … Continue reading →

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