Tag Archives: Unitarian Universalist

Science and Reason: Changing Stories

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Jan Taddeo

If we have within us a biological need to internalize a rather permanent story of what the world is about, then not having a story, or being confronted with the changing story of science, could trigger a personal crisis. What … Continue reading →

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Culture & Tradition: Guiding Light

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Christiana McQuain

Culture and tradition form a large piece of the puzzle-like solution to the questions “Where do we come from?” and “What are we?” and in turn give us a sense of the possibilities in the answer to the question “Where … Continue reading →

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Journeys: Thirsty

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Life on earth began in water, and all life on earth depends on water.  Our emergence from and reliance on water is one of the most tangible and deepest connections between all manner of life – from humans to puppies … 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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Sustenance: “What’ll ya have?”

Posted on June 30, 2014 by admin

Before Georgia Tech football games, The Varsity in Atlanta was always (and probably still is) packed with hungry folks eager to sample the chili dogs, slaw dogs, red dogs, yellow dogs, steaks, chili steaks, rings, fries, PC’s, FO’s and other … Continue reading →

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Sustenance: Community of Giving

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

There is a chalice lighting poem often used in Religious Education classes for young children.  When I taught RE at the Pre-K level, we recited this at the opening of each session.  (There are hand gestures that go with it … Continue reading →

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Sowing: Seeds of Faith

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Last night was the UUCG annual fundraising event.  Traditionally, this event has been an auction, but this year we tried something different.  This year we had what was more of an “auction-themed party”.  Guests would offer their donation at the … Continue reading →

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Ecology: Earth and Spirit

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

The majority of us are acutely aware that there are critical environmental issues facing us today: global climate change, depletion of species, increasing scarcity of resources…   On the whole, our collective attitude about the earth and our relationship to it … Continue reading →

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Birth: at Home

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Earlier this week a severe storm raged through this area.  The rolls of thunder shook the walls and windows of my house, as the winds caused the limbs of tall trees in our yard to scrape against the outer walls … Continue reading →

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Advent (Love): Sharing the Love

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Christiana McQuain

This morning, the youth of our congregation presented our annual holiday pageant.  This year it was a retelling of the nativity story entitled, “Would You Like to Hold the Baby?”, written by Joyce Poley. This version of the story – … Continue reading →

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