Join us IN PERSON Sunday, May 17th after service for our Townhall meeting to discuss Budget and Bylaws for the upcoming Annual Congregational Meeting.
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.
Chances are you know some Yiddish words, whether you realize it or not! Drawing from Leo Rosten’s classic dictionary, we’ll explore the richness and psychological insight of the language of the Eastern European Jews. For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 471 085 993#
Spring can be a time of joy, hope, and renewal. But many of us find ourselves grieving lost loved ones or ways of life. How can we live and learn through grief, and help others along the way? For assistance with joining the online service, click here. Coffee Hour- 11:30am after Sunday Service ID: 188 … Continue reading Holy Grief
Watching my baby grandson grow has taught me so much about human nature and life itself. Here’s some of what I’m learning.
Watching my baby grandson grow has taught me so much about human nature and life itself. Here’s some of what I’m learning.
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?
