Whether we suspected it was coming or were taken completely by surprise, we have lost a job and we are likely stunned. In most cases it is not because we did something wrong and are being punished.
“Make of yourself a light,” said the Buddha upon his death. Like Jesus, he knew that he was light, and people were drawn to him.
Unitarian Universalists stand as a beacon of love and hope during a national debate on LGBT rights. Our faith supports the inherent worth and dignity of every person, with no exceptions. Whether you are single or in a relationship, we believe that love is a gift from God. We also believe that loving couples of all kinds should be able to marry.
There is no one “right way” to structure a wedding ceremony, but there are ways to create a pleasing flow that allow you to most powerfully express you love and commitment. Just as ingredients are added in a general order when cooking, your wedding will be a more meaningful and enjoyable experience for you and the congregation if you give careful thought to how it will unfold. Here is a typical traditional wedding ceremony to help couples start thinking about what you would like.
Weddings come in many shapes and sizes: big and small, formal and casual, and they join couples of many kinds in many places with many different types of people officiating. Above all, a wedding celebrates the love shared between two individuals.
What do we want for our children? Love and happiness, perhaps, are a good place to start.
If we look beneath memory loss and the inability to reason, we may be surprised to discover what persons with Alzheimer’s reveal to us …
I have wonderful neighbors who delight in garish inflatable yard decorations. We love these neighbors, but would question their taste if they did not question it for us.
As a kid, I loved the idea of the Indians and the Pilgrims having a happy feast together.
Across religions and cultures people honor the transition from childhood to adulthood with ritual. For Unitarian Universalists this coming of age ceremony is usually the culmination of a process that involves the young person meeting with a mentor, studying the history of our liberal faith and, most importantly, creating a statement of beliefs to share with their congregation.
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Quest for Meaning is a program of the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF).
As a Unitarian Universalist congregation with no geographical boundary, the CLF creates global spiritual community, rooted in profound love, which cultivates wonder, imagination, and the courage to act.