“Passages from India” Memories, Morals and Divali Lamps “The famed poet, Rabindranath Tagore reminds us that “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” In the sermon of reflections of her time in community in Jabalpur India, Rev. Robin will share a journey of heart, spirit, and service. Oil lamps, … Continue reading “Passages from India”
“We’ve Know Rivers: On the Constancy of Change” A sage once remarked that “you can never step into the same river twice,” meaning that life, like a river, is ever-changing and forever flowing downstream from its Source. There have been changes that have carried us around river bends to uncharted tributaries, some currents have mostly … Continue reading “We’ve Know Rivers: On the Constancy of Change”
Worship Associate Mark James and Rev. Robin walk the Flagstaff Arboretum, exploring the healing power of both plants and poetry. Music from Roomie Wood and Rebecca Prizznick. Tune in at our YouTube Channel: “Beacon UUC” Follow along: Lyrics and Unison readings will be visible in the service recording. Connect: Join the Virtual Social hour on Sundays at … Continue reading The Healing Power of Plants and Poetry.
At a time when we are under extraordinary duress, “putting on a happy face” seems almost suspicious, and yet, social media keeps churning out perky family BBQ snapshots and “think positive” pep talks. Subscribing to the “positive psychology” gospel these days requires us to reject our so-called “negative emotions” when they might naturally arise. In … Continue reading Happyish: The Upside of Negative Emotions
“A Radical Welcome” Radical welcome is even more important now as we navigate our changing world. We understand that true faith-filled welcome is not just about the experience of the first-time visitor, it’s about fostering a deep sense of belonging in all who are part of our faith communities. But expanding the circle of belonging … Continue reading “A Radical Welcome?”
