The SourcesBelow is a paraphrased summary of the spiritual sources of Unitarian Universalism: Direct experience of life and the divineWords and deeds of prophetic women and menWisdom from the world’s religionsJewish and Christian teachingsThe guidance of reason and science.Earth-centered traditions and the rhythms of natureThe fact that we have a list like this defines us as […]
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Seven or Eight Pieces of Mike’s Mind…Statements are in the air. Organizations, companies, denominations, unions, and more are putting out statements about where they stand on matters of racial justice, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, and civil protest. It’s good to see.Perhaps the core statement of our faith tradition is our covenant, known as the […]
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June 28th 2020 Homily – Pride RevealedMatthew Davis, Worship Arts Coordinator, will explore the idea that pride can only come from first struggling with who you are. In some places and people LGBTQ+ is still something to be ashamed of and breaking forth from shame is where true pride is revealed.Since there are several statistics […]
Continue readingJune 21st 2020 Homily – A Crisis of Faith: Institutions and AwakeningsGuest to the pulpit, Theo Wilson, discusses the connection of faith and our institutions rooted in white supremacy.Please consider making an offering to our work. Make your offering at https://tiny.cc/fusd-give Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges […]
Continue readingJune 14th 2020 Homily – Congregations CourageousThis will be the first in a series of Sundays about Courage as we explore moral courage, physical courage, emotional courage, and intellectual courage.Please consider making an offering to our work. Make your offering at https://tiny.cc/fusd-give Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media […]
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Breaking Up with Social MediaOr trying to. Maybe considering it. Someday.Hi. My name is Erin, and I have a problem. I’m addicted to social media. At first, it was the bulletin boards of AOL, then, sharing songs over a shared network. Then it grew to having a profile on Myspace, broadcasting my love of Broadway to anyone […]
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Click To Download PDF June 2020 Ploughshare Posted Date: June 1, 2020
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A Piece of Mike’s Mind… This report comes in the middle of an international pandemic, and for the first time that I am aware of, no services or gatherings have been held at First Unitarian Denver for two consecutive months. Like so many organizations and communities, we are in a time of adaptation and even […]
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White Supremacy CultureHi there, First Unitarian. So… Until recently, I had planned this, my last Ploughshare article, to be, if not a completely fluffy, sentimental and affectionate goodbye, at least a bit lighter… a bit airier… And make no mistake – I will miss you all greatly, and I hope you know that of course I […]
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MythA modern definition of myth comes from Joseph Campbell: “Myth refers to an intricate set of interlocking stories, rituals, rites, and customs that inform and give the pivotal sense of meaning and direction to a person, family, community, or culture.” From this perspective, all of us are living collections of myths, consciously or unconsciously modeling […]
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