Imagining Freedom
The Jewish poet Emma Lazarus wrote, "Until we are all free, none of us are free." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream of freedom for all black people. […]
Make New Friends, But Keep the Old
Beyond all our accomplishments, and ultimately more significant for most of us, are our relationships with those we love and care about. So why do so many of us allow […]
The Light Returns
As the light begins to return, Rev. Kim and Karen Barker invite us to join in a celebration of the winter season. We’ll draw on some of the traditions of […]
Twelve Seconds
On December 17th, 1907, The Wright Brothers accomplished the first powered flight in history. It took them years to perfect their three axle design that helped them fly for twelve […]
Repent, Repair, Forgive, Do Pono Pono
Is it possible to restore a relationship that is "broken?" How do we apologize, if that is what's needed? What does it mean to forgive? In this reflection, Rev. Kim […]
Compassionate Listening
Listening to one another with genuine compassion is one of the most caring and healing things we can do for a person who is suffering. When we are connected to […]
Appreciative Inquiry on the Verge of an Election: Marie Laberge and Donna Salek
"Appreciative inquiry" is designed to connect our minds and hearts to the positive aspects of our lives. We are often so focused on the negative news that it’s hard to […]
Humanizing Our Adversaries: What it Means to Place Love at the Center; Rev. Kim Wilson
As UUs, we now place love at the center of our faith. But what about those “others” we dislike, or see as hateful? Jesus spoke wise words when he said […]