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Expressing our solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel

January 20, 2022 by Lora Young

UUA Responds to Events at Congregation Beth IsraelJanuary 19, 2022 The 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 […]

Filed Under: General, Social Justice

Adaptability is the new normal

December 3, 2021 by Lora Young

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 […]

Filed Under: General, Social Justice, Spirituality

Sitting with Trees

June 3, 2021 by Lora Young

“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…

January 21, 2021 by Lora Young

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 […]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: joyful, livingourvalues, socialjustice

After Insurrection…

January 7, 2021 by Lora Young

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. […]

Filed Under: General, Social Justice

Hospitality as an Act of Justice and Love

December 9, 2020 by Lora Young

“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 […]

Filed Under: General, Love Tagged With: Mark Nepo, Ted Loder

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