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Not Without Hope

While the government blames trans people for everything from the government shutdown to mass shootings, the impact to the trans community, their loved ones, and allies, is incredibly painful — as intended. This is not, however, to suggest we find ourselves without hope. Unitarian Universalists are assured, in our Universalist heritage, of the beautiful diversity … Continue reading Not Without Hope

Because This Place Matters – Stewardship Sunday and New Member Ritual: One service at 10 AM followed by Stewardship Circles and Brunch gathering.

Life can pull us in so many directions that it can be easy to forget why we do what we do and that certain things matter. This morning as we kick off our annual stewardship campaign and welcome new members to Westminster we invite you to reflect on what it is that drew you in … Continue reading Because This Place Matters – Stewardship Sunday and New Member Ritual: One service at 10 AM followed by Stewardship Circles and Brunch gathering.

We Remember Them

Recounting memories of those we were close to us who have passed can be a beautiful part of experiencing gratitude for their lives. Hearing stories of other’s experiences with our loved ones can be heartwarming. And yet, it can also be true that not all memories are filled with gratitude and joy. Not all stories … Continue reading We Remember Them

Gen Z, Gen Alpha & the Pandemic: Emerging Ways to Support the Spiritual Health of Our Young People

According to research, of all the generations, Gen Z (those born roughly 1997-2012) was the most acutely, holistically impacted by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This generation marks the first to grow up in the “always-on” technology (with primary internet access through mobile devices), affecting their physical, spiritual, especially mental health in ways that … Continue reading Gen Z, Gen Alpha & the Pandemic: Emerging Ways to Support the Spiritual Health of Our Young People

Both Sides Now

We have all seen those optical illusion photos where a vase can also be seen as two faces or where a stagnate image appears to be moving. So what is real? And what happens when the answer is “both”? Today we explore the possibility of seeing our world from multiple perspectives. Is it possible to … Continue reading Both Sides Now