Spirituality and The Beatles
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“Rev. Faerie” Elaine Silver is a Certified Beatleologist and will be sharing Spiritual Interpretations of selected music by The Beatles.
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The Make-Believe World of Religion
About our Service: The title of this sermon might sound a bit irreverent, but there is a sound theological basis to the idea of religion as play. Cultural theorists and anthropologists have noted with fascination the elements of human behavior that make us playful are also those that make religion possible. More Info
Transitions
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In our Faith, Bridging Ceremonies are the sacred transition from one point in our lives to the other. Bridging is about change, growth, and our ability to reach out from where we are to where we could be if only we let ourselves realize our potential.
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Our 3rd UU Principle
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One of our core goals as Unitarian Universalists is personal spiritual growth. But what does “spiritual growth” really mean? The importance of community to that growth will also be discussed.
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Holistic Approach to Happiness
About our Service: Pixie Larizza will be speaking on the power of putting one’s self first, the importance of taking care of ourselves with respect to Mind/Body and Spirit, and finding empowerment in knowing when to say NO and not feeling guilty. About our Speaker: Pixie Larizza is a Jacksonville native, Artist, Holistic Counselor, Relaxation … Continue reading Holistic Approach to Happiness
Roots Hold Us Close
About our Service: Ev Corum will reflect on some historical figures such as Michael Servetus, Thomas Jefferson, and others. About our Speaker: Ev Corum is the Director of Communication, Humanities, Philosophy, Religion, and World Languages Programs at American Public University System, an accredited, online university. In addition to academic administrative and leadership skills, he has … Continue reading Roots Hold Us Close
Unconscious Bias, Diversity, and Compassion
About our Service: Rev. Laurie will examine our innate unconscious biases, how they help shape how we interpret Deity, and what they mean for our daily life. Learn to recognize unconscious bias. Understand how humans interpret Deity. Recognize how that affects our interactions with Deity, each other, and the world around us. About our Speaker: … Continue reading Unconscious Bias, Diversity, and Compassion
A Question of Balance
About our Service: Is global warming the fever symptom of a planet overrun by virulent progress? Ecofeminists trace the problem to our historically masculine domination and often evoke the Gaia myth as an image of balance. Since “male” science offers such Stark confirmation of the problem, perhaps we can draw out a scientific thread to … Continue reading A Question of Balance
Flower Communion Service
About our Service: The Flower Ceremony celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Everyone brings a flower and places it on the altar or in a shared vase where they’re blessed & redistributed. Each person brings home a different flower than the one they brought. Right after service is an Easter Egg Hunt & delicious potluck.
Passover-Theme Service
Rachael Bregman is currently at Temple Beth Tefilloh as the first female rabbi ever and the first resident rabbi in over 50 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, a master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education and ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.