“Making Amends in an Unapologetic World” is the subtitle of Rabbi Ruttenberg’s excellent book. What are some best practices for repentance, repair, atonement–and even forgiveness? This service will be multiplatform–we’ll gather in person and online. However many of us are together in the sanctuary, you can definitely find us at First Zuumitarian: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822
How changing emphases in translation can result in life-enhancing consequences. Can we see our own lives more “purely?” We’ll also welcome new members! This service will be multiplatform–we’ll gather in person and online. However many of us are together in the sanctuary, you can definitely find us at First Zuumitarian: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822
A central human question is how much comfort to trade for freedom. Similarly, how might we balance individual autonomy and communal responsibility? We’ll also celebrate an Ingathering of new members. This service may be both in-person and online. Whether or not the sanctuary is open for a limited number of participants, it will definitely available … Continue reading Fleshpots of Egypt
Ancient texts and futuristic fiction show how we humans embody deep wisdom–and the will to subvert that wisdom First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces of friends. There will be several opportunities to talk & listen with other members/friends during Cafe Hour after the service. https://uuma.zoom.us/j/4774349822 or just use … Continue reading Binding of Isaac & Kobayashi Maru
Forgiveness is a large part of our Jewish cousins’ High Holy Days. As our they celebrate the beginnings of 5782, we’ll explore forgiveness through a very timely example. The third of our series on our UUA Sources. First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces of friends. There will … Continue reading Forgiveness & Anti-Vaxxers
Forgiveness is NOT owed to anyone; and it can be a powerful form of healing for ourselves. First Zuumitarian is an online gathering with music, silence, encouraging words and the faces of friends. There will be opportunities to talk & listen with other members/friends during Cafe Hour after the service.
Following the lead of our Jewish cousins, who just celebrated their High Holy Days, we’ll explore guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the satisfaction of a “real” apology.
How do we find forgiveness in an increasingly complex, increasingly stressful world?
Have you ever received advice that you didn’t want? How do you know if you’re truly being helpful when you try to help someone? Join us for this play based on Simms Taback’s version of an old Yiddish tale that leads into an exploration of The Buddhist concept of “right speech”, in which we ask … Continue reading Right Way to Right Speech
Celebrating the High Holy Days with our [observant] Jewish cousins, we’ll explore the concepts of accountability, forgiveness, responsibility and restitution.
