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Rev. Lora’s Blog

Reverend Lora Young
Reverend Lora Young, Minister

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Expressing our solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel

Lora Young
January 20, 2022

UUA Responds to Events at Congregation Beth IsraelJanuary 19, 2022The Unitarian Universalist faith calls us to respond to the horrific and profoundly disturbing hostage situation that took place earlier this week at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.We send our love, prayers, and care to all those violated by the events at the Beth…

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Adaptability is the new normal

Lora Young
December 3, 2021

This week has been heavy with new information for us to process and adapt to. And while we may all know intellectually that adaptation and adjustment are required aspects of adulthood, the arrival of said requirements can often feel like a task we’d really rather not participate in- especially after 22 months of enduring a…

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Sitting with Trees

Lora Young
June 3, 2021

“I go among trees and sit still.” – Wendell Berry A few weeks ago I invited us to consider what sabbath as a spiritual/life practice might give us in this time of emerging from the pandemic but as yet still just that- emergent. As we slowly re-engage, (taking off our masks perhaps?) my hope and…

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Arrival is a good thing…

Lora Young
January 21, 2021

Like so many of you, this week’s peaceful transfer of power was a moment of both relief and joy. Just the sight of President Biden and his wife Dr. Biden walking through the hallway on their way to the inauguration stage, brought tears to my eyes. I realized just how much I have been holding…

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After Insurrection…

Lora Young
January 7, 2021

Beloveds, As a community committed to our seven principles, we stand against tyranny and for free and fair elections- and what a day yesterday was to highlight both these truths. The violence and loss of life in our nation’s capital, these are unspeakable tragedies and my heart aches as I am sure yours does too.…

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Hospitality as an Act of Justice and Love

Lora Young
December 9, 2020

“At heart, hospitality is a helping across a threshold” —Ivan Illich This quote comes from one of my go-to sources for renewal—Mark Nepo’s Book of Awakening. My copy of Nepo’s book was a gift from my internship supervisor and every time I open it I am reminded of the radical welcome she offered me and…

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