In this season of giving and receiving, we hope that you feel that you have received something substantial from the CLF. Read more »

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been visiting with someone, sitting down with them in their home or at their bedside, and after a while they say to me: I didn’t want to admit that I needed help. Read more »

In Thailand, children’s first exposure to Buddhism—after they’ve learned the gesture of respect—is in giving. Read more »

When I was in third grade, I found the perfect present for Mrs. Graham, my favorite elementary school teacher. Read more »

Christmas is the time of giving, of generosity and welcome. And Santa Claus embodies all of our hopes and expectations around receiving and abundance. Or does he? Read more »

“Giving thanks for abundance is sweeter than the abundance itself.”—Rumi

“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”—G. K. Chesterton

Our UU theology calls to build the beloved community through our relationships with others. Sometimes we are faced with a different calling—to receive the help and support of others. Read more »

A song to sing at supper. Read more »

For many of us, it proves impossible to limit religious thought to a narrow creed. The more we learn, the more difficult it becomes to restrict ourselves to the definition of ultimate reality, or God, that we grew up with, or held when we were young. Read more »

Saying “thanks” is one way to pray. Read more »

Optimism is often held up as a cardinal virtue. No matter the situation, we feel we should be plucky, searching for that silver lining, and courageous. Yet… Read more »