A Reflection on 2 Kings Chapters 6 & 7…Finding our way through hopeless situations. Dawn Volpe is the pastor of Ephraim Moravian Church. A native New Yorker, she served churches in the Bronx and the suburbs of Washington, DC before moving to Door County in 2010. She and her husband of 25 years, Bob, are […]
While the Feast of St. Valentine has been celebrated since 496, it wasn’t until Chaucer wrote a poem in 1382 that the celebration became associated with romance and even at that only became more widely recognized in this country in the 19th century. Is it possible that as Unitarian Universalists, we are uniquely suited to […]
Have you ever wondered why it is so much easier to view strangeness with suspicion than it is to embrace it as a positive and exciting new experience? There are some biological reasons why this is so for humans. And, as a species capable of self-reflection, I believe it is our responsibility to be aware […]
If we say we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, that means even those whose political ideas may seem way different from our own. There is a new President in the White House. Our country seems more divided than ever before. How do we open with compassion to those we struggle […]
Fear is the most destructive emotional bogeyman there is – especially when it’s out of control. But ironically, fear can also trigger our best instincts. We must learn not to surrender to it, but to manipulate it to our own advantage. It is worth thinking about. Joan Shiels has a bunch of degrees in religion […]
A manifestation of white privilege is that there is an expectation that dreams can be realized through working smart and hard. That expectation may not necessarily hold true for those who do not conform to the dominant culture. We will explore how dreams and expectations differ from culture to culture in our society. We will […]
With two weeks le in Barack Obama’s eighth year as president, Alan Kopischke will reflect on Obama’s legacy and revisit some of the President’s most inspiring and influential speeches. From Obama’s stirring speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, to his comments following the most recent election, Obama’s words give us all cause for hope. Alan […]
There it is, a brand new year arrayed before us. How do we live attentively and bravely and authentically and lovingly in a year in that invites us to reexamine our own priorities of a hurting world? How do we help one another with the living of all 365 days of 2017? Let’s ask Michael […]
Under The Same Sky for the Holidays II The final celebration of our 20th Anniversary year, with music and words provided by UUFDC members and friends. The music and messages will set the mood for the holidays. After the candle-light service, a sumptuous and savory reception will follow.
The Meaning of Life in Our Town in the Bleak Midwinter At the very same time, each of us can be an original thinker in the present with access to yesterday’s trove of wisdom. Advent is an invitation to be still enough to hear what’s inside our heart. I’ve been strolling around with Christine Rosseti, […]