What are the factors that influence our perspective on the world? Some are easy to name—the way we were raised; a college degree; the news we follow; the culture we live in; the books we read. But knowledge—even what we think of as hard facts bolstering what we know—can be surprisingly subjective. Humans are remarkably … Continue reading Summer Service: “But How Do You KNOW That?”
What the world needs now is love, sweet love, as Hal David wrote. It’s an easy thing to believe, but often harder to put into practice. Do I actually have to love everybody? Even people I don’t like? If I do, what does that even mean? From June 21 through September 6, we will have … Continue reading Summer Service: “How Should I Love People I Don’t Like? ”
All Aboard! Everyone is welcome on the next sailing of People’s Church, as we begin our new church year. For this intergenerational service, all are encouraged to bring water from a place that is meaningful to them (home is perfect!) to comingle in our common bowls. We will have a potluck following the service. If … Continue reading “Our Blue Boat Home: Water Service”
At People’s Church, we work hard to practice hospitality, generosity, and inclusion to all sorts of people – and this is always a work in progress. In this service for all ages, we will explore how we are already living out these values – and recommit to even broader visions of welcome, in this time … Continue reading “All of Who You Are is Welcome Here: An Intergenerational Service”
This Sunday, we will begin our religious education program for children and youth. Many of our children will be learning stories and teachings from the Bible this church year. This inspires Rev. Rachel to reflect on Unitarian Universalist approaches to the Bible. What do we do with the Bible, especially now in this time of … Continue reading Verses and Curses: What Should We Do with the Bible?”
