2-25 Journey Circle_Our Beliefs and How We Come to Them

We often hear about records being broken by human athletes, whether in team or individual competition.  There are also records and extremes in the world of non-human animals.  The fastest animal in the world, for example, is the peregrine falcon, a crow-sized bird of prey with a diving speed of more than 200 miles per … Continue reading Record Breaking Animals

UUCF will meet this Sunday, January 26 at 9:00 AM in the Forrest Church Rm. We will watch and discuss two relatively short videos.  The first is “The Iconoclastic Controversy in the Middle Ages: “In the eighth and ninth centuries AD, a controversy arose, especially within the Eastern Orthodox Church, regarding the use of icons … Continue reading

1-2025 Journey Circle_Self Renewal

Do you ever think about squirrels, beyond the consideration of how to keep them away from your bird feeder?  You might be surprised to learn that there is a National Squirrel Appreciation Day, celebrated on January 21.  Back in 2001, wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove of North Carolina created and promoted the observance to recognize squirrels, … Continue reading National Squirrel Appreciation Day

Many animals feature prominently in various stories connected to winter holidays.  In the pagan tradition, the story of the Deer Mother is associated with the Winter Solstice, which occurs on December 21 this year. The Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Because the days begin … Continue reading Winter Solstice and the Story of the Deer Mother

Nov 2024 Journey Circle_Empathy

10-24 Journey Circle Intuition