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Beverly Feldt is a member of UUCC Park Forest, where she serves as choir director and co-leads a Buddhist meditation group. Bev has spoken at UUCJ on a number of occasions, on topics ranging from Jewish Midrash to the playful spirit of Ogden Nash. Bev and her husband Dan own Workplace Interactors, a company that designs and delivers corporate training using live actors.
A community-led service on Forgiveness.The word forgive comes from the Old English word forgiven, which has the meaning to give completely. The American Heritage Dictionary defines the word forgive as to excuse for a fault or offense to pardon and to renounce anger or resentment against. It means to pass over an offense and to … Continue reading Forgiveness
Inspired by the closing song, this is about Noticing the moment. Original title: Flourishing: In this difficult moment, what could it mean to go beyond survival to flourishing?
Frank Ostaseski is one of the founders of the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. His book, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, inspired my recent sermon on hope. We’ll explore more of his wisdom, grounded in Buddhism and his experience with hundreds of hospice clients and their families.
Frank Ostaseski is one of the founders of the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. His book, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, inspired my recent sermon on hope. We were going to explore more of his wisdom, grounded in Buddhism and his experience with hundreds of hospice clients and their … Continue reading No Plan Survives
We humans have the ability to deceive, and we are living in a time of shameless lying. In this world of AI deepfakes, “alternative facts,” and conspiracy theories, what happens to truth?
We all need it, especially now. What’s the difference between hope and mere wishful thinking?
What happens to us when we are forced to participate in or witness an action that violates our deepest ethics? How can we help each other recover when unspeakable acts are performed in our name?
By my count, this is the 100th time I’ve spoken from the UUCJ pulpit. We’ve shared so much together! A look back, and a look forward.
Kindness will save us, if anything can. How can we participate more, as givers and receivers?
This year, the summer has been an ordeal of heat and humidity, social changes, and fears about what’s to come. How do we handle so much stress and upheaval? For assistance with joining the online service, click here.
