Resistance and Resilience for the Earth

One of the core values of Unitarian -Universalist is to embrace and acknowledge our Interdependence; We honor the interdependent web of all existence. We covenant to cherish Earth and all beings by creating and nurturing relationships of care and respect. With humility and reverence, we acknowledge our place in the great web of life, and we work to repair harm and damaged relationships. Ecosystems may be both resistant to and resilient in the face of change due to a complex interplay of factors. Resistance refers to an ecosystem’s ability to withstand disturbances, while resilience refers to its ability to recover and adapt after a disturbance. We will explore ways that, … Continue reading Resistance and Resilience for the Earth

The Philosophical History of UU

How did the Unitarian Universalist Church/Faith become the pluralistic faith it is today? How did we become less oriented towards God and Christianity and more oriented towards social and environmental justice thought and action? Why is the flaming chalice the symbol that has come to represent our faith tradition? This has been a centuries long evolution. On Sunday we will hear about this tradition and reflect on why this is meaningful to us today. Meet in person at CVUU or online through Zoom on Sunday at 10:00 AM.

The Landscape We Inhabit with Dr Rob Davies

On April 6, we are honored to welcome Dr. Rob Davies, who will lead our service with wisdom and insight. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow together! As we move into a future that is increasingly disrupted, both ecologically and socially, some people prepare their “bugout” bags and their cabins stocked with ammo and dry goods. History has not been kind to this ‘prepper’ mindset. Someone always comes along with bigger guns and more ammo to take it away. And in addition to the futility, frankly speaking, what a terrible way to live. But there is a kernel of wisdom here: preparation. What the prepper mindset misses… … Continue reading The Landscape We Inhabit with Dr Rob Davies