Rev. Grace Simons
Westside UU is moving
toward a new church year, but things have changed! Can we approach a new
situation in ways that increase the chance of success? What factors can help us
navigate a transition most productively? Why can't this just be easy?
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Monday, July 27, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
"God and the 'What' of Unitarian Universalism" July 19, 2015
Rev. Barry Andrews
So much rides on what we understand God to be - not only our own spiritual well being, but the future of Unitarian Universalism as well. The stakes are high. We aspire to live a spiritual life in keeping with our Unitarian Universalist principles. We would like to see Unitarian Universalism thrive. But what kind of faith is it that has no object? We can answer the who, how, why, when and where of spirituality, but, seemingly, not the what. Without a sense of a "what," worthy of reverence, I fear that Unitarian Universalism will become a dead end in the evolution of religion.
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So much rides on what we understand God to be - not only our own spiritual well being, but the future of Unitarian Universalism as well. The stakes are high. We aspire to live a spiritual life in keeping with our Unitarian Universalist principles. We would like to see Unitarian Universalism thrive. But what kind of faith is it that has no object? We can answer the who, how, why, when and where of spirituality, but, seemingly, not the what. Without a sense of a "what," worthy of reverence, I fear that Unitarian Universalism will become a dead end in the evolution of religion.
Listen here.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
"Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration Stories" July 12, 2015
Rev. Amy Moses Lagos
Reverend Amy Moses-Lagos will share from her experiences working with immigrants in diverse settings from Texas to California. She will discuss ways in which immigrants' stories can inform our approach to this complex issue.
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Reverend Amy Moses-Lagos will share from her experiences working with immigrants in diverse settings from Texas to California. She will discuss ways in which immigrants' stories can inform our approach to this complex issue.
Listen here.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
"Lust-Phobia, Dogmas Grounded in the Fear of Lust from the Virgin Birth to Same Sex Marriage" June 28, 2015
Keo Capestany
The absurd cult of virginity, rooted in the history of the church is still very much present in so-called purity programs that promote fear and shame of sex.
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The absurd cult of virginity, rooted in the history of the church is still very much present in so-called purity programs that promote fear and shame of sex.
Listen here.
Monday, July 6, 2015
"Reflections on Islam" July 5, 2015
Imam Jamal Rahman
Jamal Rahman is a popular
speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations. He is a
Muslim Sufi minister at Seattle's Interfaith Community Sanctuary, adjunct
faculty at Seattle University, and since 9/11 has been collaborating with Rabbi
Ted Falcon and Pastor Don Mackenzie --known as the Interfaith Amigos---touring
the country sharing the message of spiritual inclusivity. This will be Jamal's
third visit to Westside.
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In this holy month of Ramadan, let
us reflect on spiritual insights and practices to open heart and expand
mind.
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Thursday, July 2, 2015
"My Charge to Westside" June 21, 2015
Rev. Peg Morgan
At ordinations and installations of ministers, someone gives the "charge" to the congregation...their best advice for moving forward...Today I will charge you with my best hopes for Westside's future.
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At ordinations and installations of ministers, someone gives the "charge" to the congregation...their best advice for moving forward...Today I will charge you with my best hopes for Westside's future.
Listen here.
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