The state of love-filled delight in possibilities and eager joy at the prospect of actualizing them is known in Buddhism as bright faith. Bright faith goes beyond merely claiming that possibility for oneself to immersing oneself in it. With bright faith we feel exalted as we are lifted out of our normal sense of insignificance, … Continue reading Born of Bright Faith
The year begins anew. It arises from a year of sadness and grief, love and joy — a year where hope burned and was dashed, only to seed hope again. Some hope bloomed like a flower, not really dying, as long as we remember nature must rest and renew. A new year is coming, whether … Continue reading The New Year Is Coming!
This Sunday Patricia Ice will lead our service exploring the legacy of African-American leaders in Unitarian Universalism. This Sunday also marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a seven-day holiday honoring African-American culture. Each day during the holiday, a candle in the Kinara is lit representing the different principle being celebrated: Dec. 26 – Umoja [Unity]: … Continue reading African-American Leaders in Unitarian Universalism
