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Sacrifice is well known as a religious value has had significant devastating implications for many identity groups of people. In our own culture currently there are significant challenges to the idea of sacrifice and oppression. What of the story of sacrifice might be challenged today? Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, preaching The post October 13: Unnecessary Sacrifices appeared first on Beacon.

Very near to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we explore the relevance of this holy day in our community. Come bring your longing to heal and forgive. (moral compromises, sacrifice of truth). Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, preaching The post October 6: The Inventory appeared first on Beacon.

Marking Rosh Hashanah in the Jewish calendar, we welcome a new year and reflect upon the lifelong practice of growing up and what it would take to bring your whole self to work and life. Rev. Emilie Boggis, preaching The post September 29: Growing Up appeared first on Beacon.

Historically, Unitarian Universalism has been a “this worldly” faith, interested in salvation and justice in this world and not the next one. In current times, however, our congregations find their best work by offering a counter narrative to the world as it is. What is Beacon’s counter narrative of love, connection and service in our […] The post September 22: What’s Your Counternarrative, Beacon? appeared first on Beacon.

Join our special guest Rev. David Bumbaugh as he offers a sermon of Reflection this Homecoming Sunday. The post September 8: Reflection by Rev. David Bumbaugh appeared first on Beacon.

Poet Maya Angelou once said: “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. Rev. Emilie Boggis, Leading The post September 1: A Day Away appeared first on Beacon.

In the words of Rachel Carson, “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” We close out our month of wonder with a consideration of nonviolence in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau. Rev. Robin Tanner Preaching […] The post August 25: The Path of Non Violence appeared first on Beacon.

From the urban dictionary, we explore those things that take exceptional commitment and work, but ultimately are faithfully worth it. How can we confront the climate crisis with a clearness of call and exceptional commitment? The post September 15: Werk It – Our Beloved Blue Green Hills appeared first on Beacon.

Please join Rev. Molnar Imola from Transylvania for our Sunday sermon on the Holy Spirit. The post August 19: Rev. Molnar Imola from Transylvania appeared first on Beacon.

Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, preaching   You cannot live in this world and not be touched by pain. How can wonder soothe and surprise us in the midst of struggle and sorrow? The post August 11: Saved by Awe appeared first on Beacon.