Posts with the category “dawning-thoughts”
Why Do UUs Celebrate Christmas?
December 11th, 2024
Okay, why do we, Unitarian Universalists, celebrate Christmas?Historically, both Unitarians and Universalists considered themselves Christians. Heretical Christians, but nonetheless, those are our rel... Read More
Family Holiday Happenings
November 27th, 2024
Friends, it is The Holiday Season. If you are a parent with kids at home, I see you, I salute you, onward. It can be fun (it really can be!) but it is also A LOT. With that said, here are the holiday ... Read More
What Is Communion in UU Congregations?
November 21st, 2024
Well, it’s NOT* the Christian practice of the Eucharist or Holy Communion. This Sunday’s service does happen to have bread, but it is not meant to represent Jesus. [DS1] (There will also be no wine.) ... Read More
A prayer for safe haven
November 13th, 2024
May we provide a safe haven, but not a safe harbor. There are no truly safe harbors, and we cannot build one out of anger and fear. Havens are made safe by the actions of everyone who seeks them. Ther... Read More