Speaker: Jennifer Greene

Literature as Sacred Texts

Our service this morning engages the meaningfulness and importance of the concept of “secular scriptures.” In most religious contexts – likely including our own – these two words centrally inhabit two different spheres of meaning and action. The secular embodies our day- to-day lives – our work, our play, our friends and family, our celebrations, … Continue reading Literature as Sacred Texts

Country Mouse Goes to See the Queen

Earlier this year, Ming Kuo, Professor at University of Illinois in Landscape Architecture and Friend of UUCUC, was invited to be a presenter at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sharing her research on “How cities make us mad, bad, and sad — and how we can turn this around”. She will share stories of her … Continue reading Country Mouse Goes to See the Queen

Pandemic Experiences and Reflections

 This service will feature reflective descriptions of the diverse COVID-19 experiences of congregation members. What challenges have you experienced and how have you met those challenges? What surprises have you experienced, and what did you learn from them? How has this time of isolation and quarantine affected you, your family, your friends, and your relationships … Continue reading Pandemic Experiences and Reflections

Worth and Dignity

Religion should be a prominent and positive part of public and political life. Separation of church and state is important, but the steps taken to avoid imposing Christianity on people of differing faiths and viewpoints have taken us too far in the other direction. As UUs we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every … Continue reading Worth and Dignity