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June 10 – Listening for Joy

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Jan Taddeo

The story in our Sunday service today was derived from a Tibetan tale* of an old monk whose heart had become hardened by all the suffering in the world. He lived in a cold, dark, desolate cave at the top of … Continue reading →

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Loss: Loss and Remembrance

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jan Taddeo

“Death isn’t something to be shied away from, Booth. From an anthropological standpoint, the more openly a culture embraces death the less anxiety they associate with it.” (Bones, Season 11, Episode 3) We (my siblings and I) aren’t really sure … Continue reading →

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The Library: Need to Know

Posted on November 3, 2014 by admin

One of the great privileges of being a Unitarian Universalist is that we can answer a question with “I don’t know…”, and that is a valid answer.  Does God exist? I don’t know.  Are you a Christian? I don’t know.  … Continue reading →

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The Labyrinth: What Happens Next?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

The ancient myth of the Minotaur and Theseus in the Labyrinth has, apparently, several – if not many – versions.  The stories vary from each other in both minor (was it annually or every nine years that sacrificial youths were … Continue reading →

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Departures: Time to Breathe

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

There have been weeks when I have restricted myself from bingeing on social media.  During those weeks I realized how much there was to do – and how much I couldn’t think of to do.  With all of the time … Continue reading →

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Departures: Knowing Better

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” ~ Maya Angelou Being aware is hard work.  As I have learned and grown, I have found myself in the often onerous position … Continue reading →

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Departures: Earth Practice

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Bob Patrick

“Aware of our interdependence, we acknowledge that eating ethically requires us to be mindful of the miracle of life we share with all beings. With gratitude for the food we have received, we strive to choose foods that minimize harm … Continue reading →

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Wings: of Angels

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Each and every one of us has experienced the benefit of everyday angels in our lives.  When one sees a need and fills it, without consideration of compensation, when we put forth effort for the benefit of others without expectation … Continue reading →

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Wings/Flight: Obstacles

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Bob Patrick

Flying is marvelous.  Watching birds fly is fascinating.  Flying in an airplane is still, to me, almost miraculous, and I have done it a lot.  Watching others hang glide drops my jaw every time (though, I am quite happy to … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: A Smile

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Bob Patrick

I’ve spent years inside of high school buildings which are notorious for long hallways. Every hour or so, with the ring of a bell, hundreds or thousands of human beings move into these long hallways and move to their next … Continue reading →

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