Rev. Lora’s Blog
Spiritual Hospitality: the art of listening
Henry Nouwen has written that “Listening is a form of spiritual hospitality by which you invite strangers to become friends” In my previous work as a chaplain, I spent much of my time learning to listen. A metaphor that helped me to grow in my skillfulness for listening, was to imagine that we are a…
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Expressing our solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel
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
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…
Sitting with Trees
“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…
Arrival is a good thing…
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…
After Insurrection…
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.…
