Beyond Beloved Conversations (Celebrating Diversity) (11/9)

Unitarian Universalism (UUism) is a liberal religious movement that is characterized by a search for truth and meaning, and a variety of beliefs and practices:

What does this mean to you? How does this impact your life? Let’s articulate these ideas together.

• Spirituality: UUism is an active search for meaning in life, and a commitment to putting that meaning into practice. UUism encourages people to hold their beliefs in a variety of ways, and to be open to letting go of them as they discover new truths.
• How does this resonate for you? If it doesn’t, let’s share what does. Opening the book of your spiritual self is a rich and rewarding experience. Come share this important aspect of your being with us in a safe and affirming space.
• Theology: Unitarian Universalists have a variety of beliefs, including:
• God: Some Unitarian Universalists believe in a God, while others do not. Some believe in a sacred force, such as “love,” “mystery,” or “spirit of life.”
• Some UUs don’t believe in a deity or gods, but rather, in the unfolding of the universe in a benign way.
• Still others aren’t sure what they believe or hold sacred.
• Many of us have started as Christian, Jews, Muslims, Buddhist or other faith systems, only to find that we are an amalgamation of the world’s wisdom.
• Revelation: Unitarian Universalists believe that revelation is ever unfolding.
• Jesus: Unitarian Universalists believe that Jesus was a prophet of God, and that other prophets have come from God in other faith traditions.
• Love: Unitarian Universalists believe that love is more important than doctrine.
• Conscience: Unitarian Universalists believe that people should be free to choose their beliefs based on their own conscience.
• Reason: Unitarian Universalists believe that reason and conscience are the final authorities in matters of religious belief.
• Scripture: Unitarian Universalists honor the Bible and other inspiring scripture.
• Community: Unitarian Universalists believe that life is richer in community, and gather together to know and be known, to comfort and be comforted.
• So, come join us for a lively time. Twice a month. An hour and a half of your time, your sense of spirituality, and the theological concepts you are living with today.

• Second Saturday Morning 10-11:30am
• Fourth Thursday evening 7-8:30pm