As Americans, we hear about freedom quite a lot- and I’m not all that sure that we agree on exactly what it is. Depending on who you’re listening to, freedom is: * the founding principle of our nation, certainly at risk from your political opponents * paid for in blood, and constantly taken for granted * a damn good excuse for an awful lot of concerning policies and decisions Maybe this isn’t as simple as it sounds in political speeches or on TV. Join us on June 8th for a thoughtful discussion on freedom; what it means to us, and what we can do to preserve our most highly-regarded and … Continue reading Freedom Discussion

This Sunday March 9th, Ethan Payne will lead us in a Soul Matters discussion on Trust. Meet in person at CVUU or online through Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 AM. This Act of Faith by Rev. Gretchen Haley “What’s going to happen? Will everything be ok? What can I do? In these days we find ourselves, too often, Stuck with these questions on repeat: What’s going to happen? / Will everything be ok? /What can I do? We grasp at signs and markers, articles of news and analysis, Facebook memes and forwarded emails As if the new zodiac Capable of forecasting all that life may yet bring our way As … Continue reading Soul Matters Discussion: Trust

Humans are beings of story. We use stories to remember the past, to prepare our children for the present, and to imagine the future. Join us this Sunday for a discussion service focused on the inseparable nature of stories and their effects on our lives. Meet in person at CVUU or online through Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 AM.

As we near the Labor Day long weekend, there’s one question on everyone’s mind… What are we celebrating, exactly? Despite years of historic decline, unions are starting to spring up in workplaces around the country, and it’s becoming more important than ever to learn the history of American labor movements. We’ll talk about the rights that our predecessors fought for, the power of peaceful protest, and how to enact meaningful societal change today- or at least an introduction to these ideas, as well as how they might relate to our 7 UU Principles. Meet in person at CVUU or online through Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 AM.

A deeply important part of any spiritual practice is not necessarily what happens at a time or place of worship – it’s the connections formed with the community, with the Earth, and with yourself.  Join our discussion focused on staying in the present, incorporating our values into our daily routine – living with intention. Meet in person at CVUU or online through Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Join us on Sunday at 10 am for a Soul Matters discussion on Renewal, led by Ethan Payne. Renewal… to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc., resume. to make effective for an additional period: to restore or replenish to restate or reaffirm a promise to make valid or effective for a further period to regain or recover vigor or strength to replace an old or worn-out part or piece. -Wise Words “A day when one has not pushed oneself to the limit seems a damaged, damaging day, a sinful day. Not so! The most valuable thing one can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to … Continue reading Soul Matters Discussion on Renewal