Together Toward Love

This service will be presented in the afternoon as part of the Pittsburgh UU Assembly which will start at 8:30am. In these days of isolation and alienation, when we search far and wide for any source of unity in our lives and our nation, Unitarian Universalists gravitate toward community.  We need one another, now as … Continued

Lostness Found

Being in community doesn’t mean knowing exactly where we are going.  It means making our way through those unknowns together, in circles of connection that widen out from the isolating brokenness that keeps us lonely and confused.  If we are to heal our nation or our hearts, it’s not just blustering problem-solvers we need to … Continued

Thanks, I Guess

 It’s sometimes difficult to conjure up the spirit of gratitude during the holidays when there are so many challenges and problems to face. But maybe even the most reluctant expression of thanks might lead toward something larger and more meaningful.

The Saltwater of Schadenfreude

In the wake of the recent election, many people felt not only relief but sweet vindication at the defeat of their political rivals. This vindication, or schadenfreude, however, is like drinking saltwater when we are parched for justice; it may be satisfying in the moment, but ultimately dehydrates our soul. Let’s explore how we can … Continued