Human beings often reflect on the cycle of life. Unitarian Universalist Minister Forest Church often noted religion involves learning how to live while knowing we will one day die. Though that thought may seem macabre, we cannot ignore the life/death cycle. We depend on it. We approach Spring with excitement as new green shoots break … Continue reading Reflecting on Rebirth
Blending of the Waters is an annual celebration for many UU churches. We gather water from a place that is meaningful to us, then bring that water together and mingle it with others’ water. We keep a little from each year to seed the new water. The waters represent the many coming together. The “I” … Continue reading Blending of the Waters
Just in case you’re curious, no, this sermon won’t involve 17 movements! That’s just for Joseph Campbell’s benefit. Yet a journey is many parts. We often reflect on these different parts, and it is fun to focus on the end of the journey. But it’s even better if we can take it one day at … Continue reading A Journey in 17 Movements
