HP Rivers

DMs From the Divine

“There are no coincidences,”The Medicine Woman reminds me.“Only co-incidences.” Kind of like how God likes to slip into my DMswith a breathtaking sunrise,no better possible viewThan my bedroom window… anddare me to call it a coincidence thatI was just begging for a reasonto face another day. “Beloved, You are the reason.” My spirit guides gave […]

HP Rivers

January 18, 2022

Poetry

God, Healing, Journey, Love, Poem, Poet, Poetry, Queer Poet, Religion, Spirit Guides, Spirituality, UU, UU Bloggers
The Fertile Darkness – Winter Solstice 2021 Service

HP Rivers

January 18, 2022

Worship

8th Principle, Church, Godde, Goddess, Healing, Love, Magic, Meditation, Pagan, Prayer, Queer, RE, Religion, Religious Exploration, Sermon, Shadow Work, Social Justice, Solstice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, Universe, UU, UU Bloggers, Winter Solstice, Witch, Witchcraft, Worship
5 Ways to Embody Anti-Racism & The 8th Principle for MLK Day and Every Day

I’ve noticed that sometimes when we talk about the 8th Principle, the whole idea of decolonizing our minds or actively challenging systems of oppression in ourselves and our institutions can seem super daunting. The way we have all been raised in white supremacy culture is a truly daunting issue, but it’s important to remember that […]

HP Rivers

January 16, 2022

Worship

8th Principle, Anti-Racism, MLK, RE, Religious Education, Religious Exploration, Social Justice, Spirituality, Time for All Ages, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, UU
Screaming at God. (the nice thing about a blanket fort)

(Or a depression pit, As my wife half-jokingly calls it, Hoping to remind me Not to get to comfortable, that I can’t stay too long) But the nice thing is If you tuck yourself in just right, If your toes are all covered and you’re properly warm and cozy and finally starting to calm down […]

HP Rivers

January 10, 2022

Poetry

God, Godde, Goddess, Healing, HP Rivers, Love, Magic, Pagan, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Queer, Queer Poets, Spirituality, Universe, Witch, Yelling at God
As We Knew It: A Challenge to Dream

This is the third in a series of essays about the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to UU congregations and religious exploration. “The Church has Left the Building” – May 2020 “On Reopening and the Least of These” – July 2021 “Brave is a hand-me-down suit from terrified as hell.“ Andrea Gibson (they/them), American Poet […]

HP Rivers

December 6, 2021

Essays and Articles, Religious Exploration

8th Principle, Anti-Racism, Church, COVID, COVID-19, RE, Religious Education, Religious Exploration, Reopening, Social Justice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, UU
A Prayer for Back to Church

A Prayer for Back to Church Written by Helen Cassara 11-14-21 🖤 Goddess, I have no idea what I’m doing. And I have no idea what to ask for. Let it be warm enough today For our children to play outside. May their laughter carry through the grounds Reminding our classrooms, our nursery, our sanctuary, […]

HP Rivers

November 14, 2021

Poetry, Religious Exploration, Worship

Blessing, Church, COVID-19, Goddess, Healing, Love, Pagan, Pandemic, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Queer Poets, RE, Religion, Religious Education, Religious Exploration, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, UU
A Blessing for Month 19

When loveFeels like the trenchesAnd the only way outIs through hell –And you have seen enough of hell,Thank-you-VERY-much –And giving upIs the onlyLessDesirable option – Breathe. Be heldBy whatever-the-fuck-in-Godde’s-nameHas carried you this far. And rest there.

HP Rivers

September 26, 2021

Poetry

Anxiety, Burnout, COVID, COVID-19, Divine Feminine, Godde, Healing, Love, Mental Health, Pandemic, Poem, Poet, Poetry, Prayer, Queer Poets, Religion, Spirituality, Trauma, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, UU, UU Bloggers