Tag Archives: Love

Ecology: The Giving Tree

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

  “Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.” So begins Shel Silverstein’s story, “The Giving Tree”.  This book was chosen as the focus of the Religious Exploration sessions at UUCG for last two months.  If you … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day – Ecology of Love

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

With this theme of ecology, we are spending this month honoring our connection to the environment.  We see the results of our self-centered carelessness in the many environmental crises that we face today.  We know that our actions have to … Continue reading →

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Birth: Possibilities

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

It is entirely possible that circumstances in your life have left you weary and wandering.  The baggage that you have been carrying has grown ever heavier, and it may feel as though it is weighing  you down and preventing you … Continue reading →

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Birth: of Identity

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Throughout our lifetimes we take on many roles.  Often these roles serve to shape the way we live, from our perspectives, to our emotions, to our values. This is a concept with which I am intimately familiar. Sixteen years ago … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve – (Eternity): Measure the Year

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

The optimal way to experience this multimedia devotional is to click play on the video and let the music play as you read…  Music: “Seasons of Love” from the musical Rent; music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson Rabbi Harold Kushner … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day: Silent Night Meditation

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

 . Silent Night, Be still and quiet.  Let the sound of silence envelop you and provide comfort. Holy Night. Feel the divine energy of the Universe in the air; open your heart to the hope it offers. All is calm, … Continue reading →

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Advent (Love) – Generating Love

Posted on December 23, 2013 by admin

@Pontifex on December 23, 2013 @5:23 am EST Retweet Christmas celebrations are often full of sound. It would be good for us to make room for silence, to hear the voice of Love.  …Pope Francis As I move about in various places … Continue reading →

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