Thomas Paine UU Fellowship

In the science-fiction universe of Star Trek, there is a race of beings called the Borg, whose existence comes from taking over and assimilating other species – these hostile aliens often say, “Resistance is futile!” For us here on earth, it sometimes feels that resistance to evil is futile: for what impact can our actions … Continue reading Resistance is (not) Futile

VIRTUAL-ZOOM ONLY!!  January 15 is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and is celebrated annually with a national holiday and day of service (tomorrow). Part of the Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy was using nonviolent resistance to change unjust systems of oppression. How can we follow the example in resisting what we disagree with … Continue reading MLK and NonViolent Resistance

Our Soul Matters theme for January is Practicing Resistance. The Underground Railroad and the civil rights movement were non-violent resistance against the cruelty and injustice of slavery and segregation. There was violent resistance and violent backlash, but it was non-violent resistance that most stubbornly bent the moral arc of the universe toward justice. Quakers and … Continue reading The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement

Himalayan Singing Bowls have been used for centuries for meditation and healing purposes. The calming vibrations of the bowls naturally transport you into a state of deep relaxation. It’s called a ‘Sound Bath’ because you bathe, fully dressed, in the calming sound of the bowls. Sound baths can be enjoyed equally well both sitting in … Continue reading Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Bath

This is sure to be a very fun, exciting and memorable celebration of Christmas. Come to play or sing carols, to hear familiar stories and to hold a few quiet moments of candle light on this special night. All ages, All theologies, All instruments… ALL are welcome (yes, you too!) Do you play a musical … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

In one sense, hope is the belief that the world and our lives will be “okay”. (Consider the opposite – hopelessness – when all seems lost.) We are charged this month to choose hope, but I wonder: Is hope a choice? Can we decide to have faith in personal and world betterment? How does one … Continue reading Choosing Hope

An exploration of human hope and optimism in our quest for peace.  The second week of advent is representative of UU’s quest for world peace and our hope and work to achieve it.

That which we practice over and over again becomes natural and easy for us, it can become a habit. Practice holds true for playing a musical instrument, for learning a language and even for a mindset. It is possible to make patterns of action and thought by repetition. Let’s practice some gratitude in order to … Continue reading Practice Makes Permanent

Our Soul Matters theme for November 2025 is Nurturing Gratitude. For several years now, we’ve held a service during the Thanksgiving season focused on gratitude. This year, let’s learn from several members of our religious community how they seek to nurture gratitude in their lives and, perhaps, how others have helped them not only to … Continue reading Let UUs All Be Grateful for…Maintaining an Attitude of Gratitude

What is a Muslim doing working at a church? A question Sana Saeed received frequently while working at the UU Church of Arlington, VA. Rev. Saeed, Congregational Life Staff for the Central Eastern Region of the Unitarian Universalist Associate, is among the growing number of people today identifying as UU Muslim. Join her to explore … Continue reading Being Both