Imagine a world without bridges. They are such important structures that allow us to cross from here to there, safely, more efficiently, or even at all. Maybe the first bridge happened accidentally; a tree fell across a river, creating a solid path, or someone laid down ... read more . The post Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – June 6th appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
Children and youth will be attending the multigenerational Volunteer Appreciation and Celebration service. Please come to show your support for our awesome RE teachers and other UUSS volunteers. It’s also our bridging ceremony for youth who are leaving the RE program this June, and everyone ... read more . The post Religious Education on Sunday June 11th appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
Paddling will occur in the evenings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays during the months of June, July and August. Join UUSS members as we honor the interconnected web of life, while enjoying fellowship on local waters. All kayakers, canoeists and paddlers welcome. (If you don’t own watercraft ... read more . The post UUSS Paddles! appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
The UUSS BIPOC Authors book group read for July is The Girl With the Louding Voice, by Abi Daré. This novel, set in Nigeria, is about a girl determined to get an education. We welcome all newcomers to the book read and discussion. If you’d like ... read more . The post Book discussion for July: The Girl With the Louding Voice, by Abi Daré appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
As they rise to cross the stage in front of family and peers, students become the masters. A piece of paper is bestowed upon them in this ritual reminding the world of their accomplishments, and then what? Time to start learning in the school of life! Every ending gives rise to a new beginning. -Lori … Continue reading Graduation
Another cheese roll and wake is behind us. Our UK correspondent, Liz Williams, reports from Cooper's Hill and raises some hypothesized Celtic origins of the festival. Continue reading Cheese rolling: an ancient Celtic rite? at The Wild Hunt.
The UUA Board has stated its position against the amendment to the General Assembly 2023 Rules of Procedure reinstating the procedural microphone. Continue reading "UUA Board Position on the Rules of Procedure Amendment Reinstating Procedural Microphone"
The text of the prayer I offered at the Harris County Commissioners Court, as prepared. The post Prayer at the Harris County Commissioners Court, June 6, 2023 appeared first on Colin Bossen.
“The plant people have taught me to be generous and not be shy about blossoming, that it is our nature. I think when others see us, it can inspire them to open up and blossom too and we can be a field ablaze with dignity and beauty together.” —Brenda Salgado (Photo by Leslie Cross on Unsplash [ … ] The post Sunday Worship: June 11 ~ Multigenerational Flower Communion Ceremony ~ 10:30 a.m. appeared first on Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson.
The first week of June is National Garden Week. I can remember spring as a child watching my Dad plant tomatoes in our back yard. I didn’ see the fascination at the time but he was so proud of them … Continue reading →
Several years ago, while working with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color through PolicyLink in Oakland, California, I had a front row seat to the inner workings of one of the most exciting times in California politics. This meant that I got to cross paths with everyone from both Governors Jerry Brown and […]
Note: Ever relevant as we face domestic Nazis, Fascists, and White Supremacists at home and the Russian invasion of Ukraine reminds us that naked aggression and war crimes are no longer unthinkable in Europe today. We revisit this annual reminder. When it comes to World War II, certain dates are etched indelibly into the American consciousness, even occasionally piercing the historical unawareness of young people now generations removed from the events. December 7, Pearl Harbor Day is one. August 6 when the U.S. dropped the first Atomic Bomb making the end of the war with Japan inevitable is another. So is June 6, known without further explanation as D-Day. American troops pinned down on Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. On Ju...
The moment I saw this picture, taken by my friend Nancy Palmer Jones, I said “I want to paint that!” Nancy said, “Go for it!” I want to document the stages, because it’s so heartening to remind myself how the painting went from blank to visual gobbledygook to “hey, that looks like something” to “that’s […]
Crosswalks are designed to make crossing the street safer. When everyone–drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians–is paying proper attention to the crosswalk, it does its job remarkably well. When people show each other courtesy and patience, crosswalks get us to the other side of even the busiest street. What are things that have made transitions safer for … Continue reading Crosswalks
In this week's Pagan Community Notes: Vodou temple attacked in Haiti, Haystack monument vandalized, Hocus Pocus 3 announced, Events, and more news. Continue reading Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 5, 2023 at The Wild Hunt.
"All those qualities, capacities and tendencies which do not harmonize with the collective values – everything that shuns the light of public opinion, in fact – now come together to form the shadow, that dark region of the personality which is unknown and unrecognized by the ego." --Carl Jung "Everyone carries a shadow, and the less it is embodied in the individual’s conscious life, the blacker and denser it is. At all counts, it forms an unconscious snag, thwarting our most well-meant intentions.” --Carl Jung “This day our days are diminished by one” a line from a Zen gatha reminds us. The time is precious: every moment of it. In particular, our time together grows short. I’ll be officially your minister until July 31, tho...
I move through spaces and skim over them with my senses, and I think I’m pretty typical in that. When we are in New York City, the energy and pace of the city sweeps me up and before long, I … Continue reading →
This is my favorite time of year for the roadside garden. The flowers are in contrasting colors of bright yellow, purple/blue, and white, with lovely green leaves of all shapes and sizes. Despite the cold and rain of the past week, it seems to send off a glow into the gloom. It was a garden […]
Jean Harlow and the love of her life, William Powell in 1936, months before her death. Note —Just a few days ago we looked at the life and death of Marilyn Monroe. Today we look at her prototype. The great love of her life, actor William Powell , found Jean Harlow desperately ill after she collapsed into Clark Gable ’ s arms on the set of the MGM film Saratoga on May 20, 1937. He had been called to her side from a nearby sound stage where he was working. He took her to her home in his car, arranged for medical attention including doctors and attending nurses. He called his fiancé’s domineering mother, also named Jean who was away on a vacation lavishly spending her daughter ’ s money. Harlow’s health had deteriorat...
Hey you Yes, you Your thigh jiggle is holy Mama, Parent, Safe Place, Slayer of nightmares, Finder of everything, Fixer of boo boos and heartache: Your child won’t remember How your swimsuit fit But they will remember How you danced with them, Laughed with them, Made every moment That you could A prayer Your thigh […]
Beech leaf disease (BLD) has arrived in Cohasset. I’m seeing leaves on American Beeches withering and dropping off both in Wheelwright Park and in the Whitney Thayer Woods. In some places, stands of beeches have lost so many leaves that it no longer feels like you’re walking in the forest. A scientific article from two … Continue reading "Killer"
Transitions often mean that you are grown, becoming better, gaining more. Whether you are taking on a new job or moving to a new city for new opportunities, or even dating someone new, the air is thick with possibilities. And, it’s ok if those transitions make you feel anxious. It’s ok to grieve what you … Continue reading Anxiety
Documents obtained through a freedom of information request indicate that the British Museum has ended its 27-year-long relationship with the oil company BP after years of campaigning by climate change activists. Continue reading Following years of demand from climate activists, the British Museum cuts ties with BP at The Wild Hunt.
Back in April, Jan and I made our first visit to my seminary, the Pacific School of Religion since I graduated with my Master of Divinity degree in 1991. PSR nestles on Holy Hill above the UC Berkeley campus as a part […]
I usually add a picture from one of my hiking adventures. The one above is something we brought home from the Bolinas Ridge trail this week. It was crawling around our shower wall when we found it. Definitely a tick and it must have been on our clothes and luckily not attached and sucking blood. […]
Last fall, I moved my pond lily plant, pot and all, to the bottom of the pond, from where it had been positioned on a step about 18 inches down. This was to help it survive freezing temperatures in winter. I wasn’t sure what would happen, but I was delighted to see red leaves starting […]
Actually, they’re no longer called Unidentified Flying Objects, but rather Unidentified Anamolous Phenomena (UAP). According to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, there were 144 UAP reported from 2004 to 2021. Although these remain unexplained, possible explanations include: airborne clutter (including “airborne debris like plastic bags); natural atmospheric phenomena; “developments [by inudstry and … Continue reading "UFOs"
As Pagans, we do our best to form and maintain relationships with the spirits of the places where we live. But what happens when we move? How can we get off to a good start in our new home?
Today we hold our annual Flower Communion at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry. It is a Unitarian Universalist tradition, one of the few original ones that we didn’t inherit from our more conventional Christian roots or simply rip off from somebody else’s tradition. It is also the 100th anniversary of the first such service held in Prague, Czechoslovakia. These Days the Unitarian Universalist Association ( UUA ) encourages folks to call the service a Flower Ceremony in deference to the denomination’s most hard core humanists/atheists/agnostics who break out in hives at any suggestion of Christian practice . The UUA explains it thusly: The Flower Ceremony, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion...
Rounding the corner and seeing a vast glacier reminded me of how tiny we are as humans in comparison to the earth and its beauty. Continue reading Pilgrimages: A Happy Accident Leads to Alaska at The Wild Hunt.
Transitions can be big and complicated–ending or starting a relationship, moving to a new area, starting a new job. Transitions can also be small, like redesigning a kitchen or selecting a new sofa. With the latter its easy to see that you can trust your judgment and your inner voice that tells you what is … Continue reading Small Transitions
Nourish Your Body & Spirit at Dinner Church! Join us for Dinner Church next Wednesday, June 14. All are welcome to this family-friendly opportunity to share food for the spirit as we enjoy time together in community. We’ll have build-your-own burrito bowls with a pay as you can donation to help cover costs. No one will [ … ] The post Wednesday, June 14 ~ Dinner Church! ~ 6:00 p.m. appeared first on Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson.
Dale Arnink’s Memorial Service Service: June 3, 2023 at 11:00 am Reception Luncheon at ~ 12 noon Call for & Hands-on Help & Food Donations Obituary in the Los Alamos Daily Post
Please Join us on Sunday (28 May 2023) at 11:00 AM for “Seasons of the Spirit: Summer” with the children, youth, and adults of All Souls (including you). Do you love summer or is it your less-than-favorite season? Do you have good memories of summers past or great expectations for the summer to come? If … Continue reading "All Ages Worship (4 June 2023)"
Rev. Barbara Jarrell — 2023 Kerrville New Folk Competition Winner Concert (livestream video begins at 1:30 PM CDT on 3 June 2023 and will be available later if you cannot watch it live) Community Lighthouse Project — Caddo Parish Commission Meeting (8 June 2023) 2023 Pledge Drive — We Need Your Pledge Now June 2023 … Continue reading "Upcoming Events Reminders for 3-4 June 2023 and Beyond"
We will not have children and youth religious education classes this Sunday (4 June 2023). Our children and youth will be staying with the rest of the congregation for the all ages worship as we finish up the 2022-2023 church religious education year. Next Sunday (11 June 2023), we will kick off our Summer 2023 … Continue reading "No Children and Youth Religious Education Classes (4 June 2023)"
Next Thursday (8 June 2023) at 3:30 PM, the Caddo Parish Commission will hold their regular meeting at Government Plaza in Shreveport, Louisiana. North Louisiana Interfaith has asked the Caddo Parish Commission for $500,000 of seed funding to open two pilot locations of the Community Lighthouse Project. Community Lighthouses are solar-powered resilience hubs where people can … Continue reading "Community Lighthouse Project — Caddo Parish Commission Meeting (8 June 2023)"
Please join us on Sunday (4 June 2023) for our adult religious education class at 9:00 AM. Our adult religious education class is now a dual-platform class — meeting in person in the church social hall and also on Zoom. This week, we will continue our discussion of Patrice Cullor’s An Abolitionist’s Handbook. We will … Continue reading "Online and In-Person Adult Religious Education — 4 June 2023"
Please join us next Tuesday (6 June 2023) at 12 noon for our weekly Zoom lunch. Our weekly Zoom lunch is going dual-platform — join us from home using Zoom or in person in the social hall. Bring your lunch and meet up with your All Souls friends, have lunch, and just catch up.
Our economy is largely based on the consumption of stuff. Back when I first moved to Eureka Springs, I observed that even in my own town, with so many artists, people were buying and selling stuff and making very little for themselves. And it seems to be getting worse with each passing year.. IFixit.com is a website dedicated to giving folks the power to fix rather than dispose of the things we own that may be broken or not quite working right. When we fix something we own, we may extend its useful life, delaying the replacement cycle by up to 75% or more. If we've delayed the replacement/consuption cycle, we've reduced the damage we do to the planet. The other thing we discover as we fix things is our own power. We live in a world whe...
Each month we dedicate all of our non-pledge income to an organization doing the work that best embodies our Unitarian Universalist principles and values. For the month of June 2023 (Pride Month), we choose the Philadelphia Center — the HIV/AIDS resource center for Northwest Louisiana, including Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Red River, Bienville, DeSoto, Sabine, … Continue reading "Philadelphia Center — June 2023 Give-Away-The-Plate Recipient"
We are proud to announce that our own Rev. Barbara Jarrell is one of the six winners for the 2023 Kerrville New Folk Emerging Songwriters Contest. Rev. Barbara will be performing in the winner’s concert today (Saturday, 3 June 2023) at 1:30 PM. The concert will be broadcast on the YouTube link provided above. If … Continue reading "Rev. Barbara Jarrell — 2023 Kerrville New Folk Competition Winner"
Animator Tex Avery's Big Bad Woolf in a zoot suit--a lecherous predator of Red Riding Hood. The mention of zoot suits these days conjures up fuzzy, even nostalgic memories—the ogling, lecherous Big Bad Wolf in Tex Avery ’ s classic Red Riding Hood cartoons; clips from old black and white Big Band movies with Lindy Hop and Jitterbug dancers ; even teenage Dodie Steven ’ s already anachronistic 1959 hit Tan Shoes and Pink Shoelaces . But in the midst of World War II the flamboyant outfits had become youth culture symbols especially popular in minority communities from coast to coast and were widely viewed as flagrant defiance of war time austerity and patriotic rationing. In 1943 they became the flashpoint of days of rioting as...
A short “ thought for the day” offered to the Cambridge Unitarian Church as part of the Sunday Service of Mindful Meditation. (Click on this link to hear a recorded version of the following piece) —o0o— As many of you know, I am very interested in the creative encounter between my own Unitarian and free religious tradition, with its roots in liberal Christianity, and the two, major, religious traditions of Japan, namely, Shinto and Buddhism. One of the important, early encounters was with a remarkable person called Tenko Nishida (1872-1968) and his utopian Ittoen community that he founded in 1904 at Kosenrin, in the Yamashina district of Kyoto. In case you are wondering, the word Ittoen means “Garden of One Light.
Please join us on Saturday (3 June 2023) at 10:30 AM for our weekly meditation group with Larry Androes. This is a sitting Buddhist meditation including a brief introduction to mindfulness meditation, 20 minutes of sitting, and followed by a weekly teaching. Please note that this group is still meeting via Zoom. You will need … Continue reading "Meditation with Larry Androes (3 June 2023)"
As we celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month this June, let us recognize that the ability to live openly and fully in a society deeply steeped in heterosexism and transphobia requires navigating the transitions of coming out every day. For some people, these transitions are too dangerous to think about. For others, they are magical and liberating. … Continue reading Pride
Lyonel Perabo reviews "The Museum of Other People" by Adam Kuper and uses his experiences as a museum guide to consider the problems of repatriating artifacts and artworks. Continue reading A Museum’s Worker Take on Repatriations at The Wild Hunt.
By Brian Batugo | Asian American history must be included in the broader context of US history, especially given the increase in hate crimes and incidents resulting from xenophobic and racist rhetoric that falsely blamed the Asian American community for the coronavirus. Catherine Ceniza Choy’s “Asian American Histories of the United States” offers a significant counter-narrative that celebrates and highlights the historical support and collaboration between Black and Asian Americans, challenging the media’s portrayal of hostility between these racialized groups.
I've been putting walnut borders around veneered lid for unhinged boxes. The process involves cutting thin strips, mitering them on the table saw to fit around the edges and then gluing them in place. By using masking tape to hold pieces in place as they are fitted, it's relatively easy to build a tight fitting border. After all the parts are cut to exact length and fitted, I peel up the tape from one side, part by part, roll the piece back so glue can be applied and then tape it back where it was. The tape on the back side assures that it will be restored to its previous position. By gluing one side at a time, the fit and position of the other parts will not be disturbed. I'm preparing for a 5 day box making class at ESSA and there'...
In April of this year Bob and I went to New York. While we were there we saw a delightful play called, ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonanthan Sayer. It has received The Audience … Continue reading →
A Prayer for Falling In Love Anew With This World Lover of This World and So Many Others, may we fall in love anew with this world every day, drinking in what is good and beautiful about it. May we delight in music that brings us together in dancing and...
An idealized print of the Battle of Ridgeway sold to raise money for further Fenian Brotherhood forays into Canada. On June 2, 1867 men from of the most successful of a series of armed raids across the international border into Canada by armed forces of the Fenian Brotherhood surrendered peacefully to U . S . authorities. The Fenian Brotherhood, or at least one faction of it led by William R . Roberts , had publicly been raising money, stockpiling a rms , and drilling combat units for some years with the full knowledge and winking approval of the United States government. The Brotherhood was founded in the U.S. in 1858 by John O ’ Mahony a junior leader of the Young Ireland rebellion of 1848-49. In turn they were inspired ...
McHenry Democrats will host a Flag Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14 from 5-8 pm at the Veterans Memorial Park picnic shelter, 3400 Pearl Street in McHenry. It will be a picnic featuring Kelli Wegener, McHenry County Board member for District 5, as well as a presentation on the American flag by McHenry County Regional Board of Schools Trustee Brian Meyers. Hot dogs, sausage, and soft drinks provided, bring your own adult beverages. Kelli Wegener, District 5 McHenry County Board member will be the principal speaker. The event is sponsored and hosted by Democratic Precinct Committee Person Terry Kappel who said, The United States of America is the birthplace of the modern idea of a democratic government — a government ...
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” ― Henri J.M. Nouwen (Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash) Sunday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. Finding Our Center Through Play and Joy Coming of Age & RE Sunday Join us in celebrating our middle schoolers finishing the [ … ] The post Sunday, June 4 ~ Finding Our Center Through Play and Joy ~ 10:30 a.m. appeared first on Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson.
Every threshold a person crosses throughout their lifetime requires courage to at once let go of the familiar and also be open to facing the unknown that awaits on the other side. What have you lost and gained during your significant threshold moments?
Court decisions apply religious freedom to limit more access to healthcare. Continue reading HIV prevention under threat because of “religious freedom” at The Wild Hunt.
As UU congregations are increasingly being targeted by right wing hate, we anticipate an uptick in attention and disruptive tactics heading into Pride month. In this informal space for religious professionals, we will share some observations about patterns we're seeing on the national scale, point toward some existing resources for support, identify gaps, and make connections to fight back against overwhelm, fear, and isolation. This was an informal gathering of religious professionals of many stripes from across the US, and we spent time sharing observations about the national context and emerging patterns among our congregations, offering some resources for congregations as you make plans for security and crisis response, and engaging ...
You’re hiring or calling a minister for the next year, starting July 1. Say your congregation really can’t afford a full-time minister with all the benefits. That’s okay. You have to be honest and realistic about the congregation’s finances and viability: that’s part of good and faithful stewardship. But here are some things that clergy … Continue reading "Some Truth About “Part-Time” Ministry"
Quintessential Marilyn--frank, inviting, vulnerable. On June 1, 1926 baby Norma Jean was born in Los Angeles to an attractive young woman who worked as an RKO film cutter . Mortenson was the name on her birth certificate. Her father abandoned the family before her birth and her mother Gladys took to calling her Norma Jean Baker, the name she would use through childhood, after an earlier lover. She was never sure who her father was and her mother, who battled mental illness kept a parade of men through the house between periods in an institution. By age six she was being farmed out to relatives and friends with unhappy periods in foster ...
When I taught 3rd grade I used to read to them daily from one of Shel Silverstein’s books. I love his work and have his books in our library. Look at this one from A Light in the Attic (Shel … Continue reading →
Imagine it's 2050 and we've achieved all of our wildest hopes for climate justice...what does it look like? The abolitionist movement imagines a future without police and prisons, drawing on deep convictions, faith, imagination, and hope to do so. The climate justice movement is diverse, vibrant, and equally hopeful: but do we UUs have a vision of what a just climate future is? Without a clear vision of a world where all can thrive, we run the risk of prioritizing short-term gains, false solutions, legislative goals disconnected from cultural shifts, and distractions that divide our focus. Watch the recording of this radical gathering of thinkers for abolitionist visions of climate justice. Facilitated by Side With Love Climate Justice O...
FROM BAPTIST PREACHER’S KID TO UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST MINISTER Rev. Kit Ketcham, June 4, 2023, 1 st Presbyterian church, Astoria Nancy Cole invited me to speak with you today about Unitarian Universalism and, rather than dig out my old lecture notes from seminary and the multiple meetings with fellow interns during that four year stretch of my life, it made better sense to start at the beginning of MY understanding of American Baptist doctrine and the covenantal path of Unitarian Universalism. I was born an American Baptist Preacher’s kid in the hospital in Chehalis; my Dad was the pastor of the Mossyrock Community church. I was their first-born, or at least the first child to survive after two stillbirths. My younger si...
I awakened this morning in the grip of an unpleasant memory. The memory was from the end of the last semester of my last year of undergraduate study. I had majored in philosophy because it had the least amount of required coursework. That meant I had plenty of time to take classes in fine arts … Continue reading "Memory"
Affirmations can help you create a successful spell. Not too long ago I said that spellwork is not just waving your hands; rattle off some words and voila. I focused on the importance of intent and effort. These are all still true and very important to remember. Again, without having clear intention and putting in […] The post Affirmations — for spellwork and mundane life — direct your con appeared first on Nature's Sacred Journey.
A newly-discovered "unique" and enigmatic figure may open a new chapter in understanding the the human history of the Italian Peninsula. Continue reading A 7,000-year-old figurine may hold secrets about ancient rituals on the Italian Peninsula at The Wild Hunt.
Jeff Milchen The Unitarian Universalist Association and UU World are following several U.S. Supreme Court cases that address core UU principles and affect the rights of oppressed groups.
Today I'm making wooden boxes with veneered panel lids. The ones shown are white oak with lacewood and white oak with walnut burl. The interior surfaces of the top panels are also veneered. Your tools must be fine tuned to get good results in fitting the top panels to the sides. After gluing the lids will be cut from the bodies of the boxes and then hinged. I contacted Wooden Boat Magazine about the launching of our flag boat at the Clear Spring School. While it's unlikely to make the launchings section of Wooden Boat where new and restored boats are celebrated, the excitement of our young launchers brought smiles to the editorial staff. All students should find such joy in learning. The excitement our kids felt was not too far akin from...
In 1960, while being interviewed on the television show “Meet the Press,” Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, observed, “I think it is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies, that 11 o’clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if […]
I’ve long been fascinated with the art of collage. I love using images and various items to create a story or to explore a concept. The process of selecting images and items feels contemplative and playful at the same time. … Continue reading →
Magic often presents ethical conundrums, but at the end of the day, there’s no such thing as magical ethics. There are just ethics. How you do anything is how you do everything.
Matilda--you were brand new! Note —Granddaughter Matilda was born on Sunday, May 31, 2020—traditional Memorial Day that year—at 10:40 am. That was just in time for me to make the exciting announcement in the virtual coffee hour following Tree of Life UU Congregation Coronavirus Zoom services. How could I forget. This will likely become an annual blog tradition To Matilda Mokoto Holmes on Your Birth May 31, 2020 I understand you can’t read this. You have been very busy getting born, learning how to breathe and such. Hopefully your mother will keep a copy of this to share with you on some appropriate birthday a few years from now. On the day you were born the sky was crystal blue and everything was lush green burstin...
We have been witnessing Spring blooming, growing, and unfolding all around us! This is such a wonderful time to be able to celebrate the centennial of the Flower Ceremony, which was created by Rev. Norbert Čapek in June of 1923, for the congregation he served ... read more . The post Co-Ministers’ Colloquy – May 30th appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
Children and youth will be attending the multigenerational Flower Service. It’s the 100th anniversary of this ceremony. If you can, bring a flower (or 2 or 3) to contribute to the ceremony. Childcare for children 5 and under is available from 10:15 – 11:45 in the Nursery. The post Religious Education on Sunday June 4th appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
There won’t be a book read and discussion in June due to busy, busy schedules. However, we continue in July with The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré, a novel set in Nigeria with a girl determined to get an education. We welcome all ... read more . The post July’s BIPOC Book Group Discussion: The Girl With the Louding Voice, by Abi Daré appeared first on Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady.
Imagine you could have a conversation with a piece of art or architecture. Which would you choose? What would you ask it? What would you imagine it would reply?
“Evidence proves background checks are highly effective. States that require background checks on all handgun sales suffer less than half as many mass shooting incidents as those without the requirement, as well as 35 percent fewer gun deaths per capita. Among the 21 states and the District of Columbia that have built upon and expanded background checks, 53 percent fewer law enforcement officers have been shot and killed in the line of duty, and 47 percent fewer women have read more... The post May Action Alert: Expand Brady Background Checks appeared first on Promise the Children.
In this week's Pagan Community Notes: Nazi symbols near Pagan festival, Connecticut exonerates witches, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, the Irish crow, and more news. Continue reading Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 29, 2023 at The Wild Hunt.
I have a 5 day class starting on June 5 in the wood shop at the Eureka Springs School of the Arts. There is currently an opening for one additional student, so if interested please call ESSA 479-253-5384 or sign up on-line. Students of all skill levels will learn and have fun in this class. Usually, each student will make several boxes. Make, fix and create...
The novelist Lidia Yuknavitch tells how once in her youth, “Joan of Arc visited me in a dream—in the dream, I was standing in our front yard and our house was on fire. She stepped out of the burning house and said ‘No one is coming to […]
It’s official. We’ve been designated by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. This means that our garden “provides natural sources of food, water, cover, and places to raise young, and is maintained in a sustainable way that incorporates native plants, conserves water and doesn’t rely on pesticides.” We posted our sign in […]
Cross-posted at Hold My Chalice A couple of years ago, I led a retreat for religious professionals that was intended to make some space for our souls and learn some creative habits for our work. My initial title, and the one I started marketing with used the word “mojo.” Now that seems innocent enough, and […]
Phineas T. Barnum's Roman Hippodrome. Note tent covering the open roof. When William Kissam Vanderbilt finally got control of a chunk of grandpa Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate in 1879, he knew just what he wanted to do with one of the assets . The old Commodore owned the property where a half-derelict hulk of a building sat on prime Manhattan real estate. The large structure had originally been the New York & Harlem Railroad depot, which the Commodore bought and incorporated into what became the New York Central. In 1871 station operations moved to the shiny new Grand Central Depot. Phineas T. Barnum then stepped in and leased the building. He took the roof off, gutted it, and converted it into an oval arena 270 feet long, ...
We came to Georgia just before the Olympics in 1996, where spring can start on Valentine’s Day and winter is the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, where the soil never freezes and you can have homegrown tomatoes by July … Continue reading →
We all know about the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic church. It continues to get a lot of press, to the point where if you say “child sexual abuse” a lot of people immediately think “Catholic church.” Which isn’t all that fair. While the Catholic sex abuse crisis has gotten the most publicity (and … Continue reading "The next frontier"
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