Native American spirituality is spatial and land-based; it relies on relationship to nature and the non-human world and is grounded in particular places. This differs markedly from Western thinking in which abstract concepts of salvation, Christian superiority, and conquest mentality have been pushed on cultures through time. How do we as UUs frame our own … Continue reading Through an Indigenous Lens: Rethinking Land Relationships
Is our love for one another a solid foundation for freedom and justice? Unitarian Universalism is saying yes and calling us to deepen our commitment to both justice and the power of our love.
We use the word like we know what it means, and as if we all agree on what it means. But we don’t! Different ways of seeing the world produce different ideals of justice, not all of which are compatible. Which version is ours? Does Unitarian Universalism share a single vision of justice?
The Unitarian Universalist 5th Principle affirms “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” What does that mean this election year and centuries into the future? Rev. Erin Walter of the Texas UU Justice Ministry joins us in person to share a UU-grounded vision for … Continue reading A Thousand Elections from Now
On the anniversary of Roe v Wade, we look back on the steady rollback of reproductive rights across the country, and particularly in our own state of Texas. How are we to respond as religious liberals? What does it look like to act from the love that is at our center?
In a world that says “Do more!” and “Improve yourself!” it can be a radical counter-cultural act to instead take care of ourselves. To be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, we must take the time to discover what we really need – not what the world says we ought to be.
In the cycle of the seasons, New Year is a time of inventory – what has been broken, what can be mended? David Throop has been a UU since 1978, and a member of BAUUC since 1993. He and his wife Kathy have raised 4 children in this church. David does occasional lay-preaching as a … Continue reading We are Whole, Even Where We are Broken
What seeds are you planting for the new year? How are you weaving your magic into your relationships with others? How can we center beauty and goodness and love in all that’s ahead? The president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, offers her wisdom and her questions for our association and our … Continue reading Seeds for the New Year
A Lessons and Carols Candlelight Services come sing your favorite carols to celebrate the peace and joy of the Christmas season! Bring your family and friends and join us in honoring the magic and wonder of the holiday at our traditional candlelight services. During the services we will have a special offering to support the … Continue reading Love Came Down at Christmastime
When stories are very old, and when there are many versions, how can we know what is true? Does it matter? Join us for a no-rehearsal Christmas pageant that asks: What really happened?
