Tag: Religious Exploration

• ‘Twas the UU Night Before Christmas

  ‘Twas the night before Christmas at the UU in town,The chalice was lit and the church gathered ‘round.The coffee was brewed and the cookies were made,everyone waiting patiently for the next day The sanctuary sparkled with shimmer and shineAnd it didn’t quite matter if they started on time.The music was joyful and the energy lightBecause […]

  HP Rivers

  December 19, 2022

  Poetry, Religious Exploration, Worship

  Christmas, Christmas Eve, Holiday, RE, Religious Education, Religious Exploration, Santa, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, 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

• 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

• Time for All Ages With Mx. Helen (Video Playlist)

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  HP Rivers

  August 5, 2021

  Religious Exploration, Worship

  HP Rivers, RE, Religious Education, Religious Exploration, Story for All Ages, TFAA, Time for All Ages, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, UU, Worship

• When We Get To It: In Defense of Our Youth

  This was written for a UU Polity immersion class I took during General Assembly this summer. I’m unsure of if I’ll deliver the actual sermon anywhere else, but I do intend to try the modified bridging ceremony at the church I serve. Instructor Feedback: “This was a beautiful reflection essay. This is the essay that […]

  HP Rivers

  September 12, 2020

  Assignments, Religious Exploration, Worship

  GA, General Assembly, Polity, Religious Exploration, Sermon, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarian Universalist, UU, UUAGA