Melissa returns to be a Guest in the Pulpit where she will discuss The Courage to Connect. Often UUs say that we enjoy being with like- minded people, yet, we sometimes stop short of loving human beings as we are to love ourselves. If it is true that we are all human beings who need each other how … Continue reading The Courage to Connect
If it is false that UU’s can “believe” whatever we want, then how does Unitarian Universalism reveal the value of pluralism? Unitarian Universalism is rooted in Christianity and early Christian fathers concep-tualized religion by defining and identifying what was considered a heresy. Given this exclusive practice, the Unitarians who traveled to what would be the United States … Continue reading My UU Theology and Pluralism
Oppression in our society breeds anxiety and cynicism. As we observe and participate in efforts to resist increases in tyranny, authoritarianism, fascism and ecological devastation in our society and community, some of us have experienced moral injuries. Where is the life sustaining mercy, justice and compassion that we sorely need? Seminarian Melissa C. Jeter will … Continue reading Accessing the Power of Community Resilience Building
