In just a few days as of this writing. several of us from Starr King Church will make our way to Portland, Oregon for the annual General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Because this congregation pays its “fare share” to support the UUA, which costs close to $100 for each of our 142 … Continue reading Words of Joy – July 2015
At the UUA General Assembly in 2009, Rabbi Sasso shared her studies as part of the Sophia Lyons Fahs Lectures. She shared that though most youth believe in some form of divinity, only 14% value their spiritual communities. She shared that this may be a result of many adults who do not talk about spirituality … Continue reading Reflections – Religious Exploration Blog
There is evidence that even as we multiply our contacts on Facebook and other internet venues, people in our modern society are generally becoming more socially isolated. One study found that while in 1985 nearly three quarters of people reported having a friend in whom they could confide anything, two decades later only half said … Continue reading Words of Joy – Welcoming the Stranger: On Religious Hospitality
We are in middle of the National Standing on the Side of Love campaign, the national UU campaign, which kicked off Martin Luther King Jr holiday weekend. And I have to admit something unpolitically correct: I got tired of listening to yet another bio of MLK. Why? Because as great a leader as MLK (or … Continue reading Family Minister’s Blog – February 2014
South Hayward Parish has received an anonymous $2000.00 “matching grant.” We must raise $2,000.00 in matching funds in order to receive these funds. Please help make sure SHP doesn’t lose this money which will be used for our hunger, homeless and family programs. Please send a donation (any amount) to SHP, 27287 Patrick Ave, Hayward, … Continue reading South Hayward Parish Must Raise Matching Funds
Get the Oct 2013 Chalice
As far back as the mid-nineteenth century, Unitarians and Universalists discussed merging their two separate denominations. In 1947, a commission was formed that led to a vote in which 75% of Unitarian and Universalist congregations approved the formulation of a plan for a federal union. Still, it wasn’t until 1961 that the two organizations were … Continue reading Katie’s Bay View – Authorizing Each Other
September always seems to start fast and furious, with many events on the calendar as we gear up for the Church year. At our October Board Meeting, we finalized the mail ballot procedure for the amended bylaw changes voted on at our annual meeting in May 2013. At the annual meeting we voted on all … Continue reading President’s Blog – October 2013
It’s here – the Flaming Chalice Sept 2013!
Click on the link to get the latest issue of the Chalice! AUG 2013 Chalice
