Life is spun by opposing forces. We are made by pressure. It is no surprise that children are brought into this world through the pain of their mother and the first sound any child makes is a cry. The phoenix, a bird that lives in our collective unconscious, reminds us life is a cycle of birth, … Continue reading Renewal is a Thing With Feathers
We often ask, “How can we, as a church, be more inclusive?” The general response to this question is to engage in more outreach. Some churches have wonderful outreach efforts we could learn from. Even though outreach is important, outreach alone will not make us more inclusive. Unitarian Universalist churches have many who visit with … Continue reading Circles in Tension and the Fount of Creation
James Baldwin reminded us that “History, is not merely something to be read.” History is carried within us. Baldwin even reminds us we can be unconsciously controlled by it, and it is present in everything we do. As a person of faith, I have always believed there are aspects of my past I have to … Continue reading History In Conflict: A Reflection on Widening the Circle
