Category: Rev. Ruth’s Reflections
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 17th, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
I have been doing some deep cleaning, sorting and clearing out at my house. It’s part of the holiday season that I never look forward to but am always glad to have done.
I have spent a … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 10th, 2023
The first of our Unitarian Universalist Principles which all congregations affirm and promote is, “The inherent worth and dignity of every person.” We humans are still unsure as to whether every person on the planet is of equal worth and deserves to … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – November 3rd, 2023
Beneath anger is always fear or pain or both. I learned that many years ago in my ministerial training, and I have found it to be true every time. Whether it is my own rage, or the anger of others, if I … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – October 27th, 2023
This Sunday, you all will gather together to worship (celebrate what’s worthy) around the brunch table in Halloween costume! Oh, I so hate to miss it!
You will include some elements from our usual order of service like lighting the chalice … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – October 20th, 2023
I have too much stuff! I have closets threatening to burst open. Every inch under every bed is full and every shelf is occupied. I just took 5 full boxes to the Good Will, but It will take many such trips to … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – October 13th, 2023
There are a number of armed conflicts going on in the world right now including in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Eastern Europe, and now war has exploded between Israel and the Palestinians.
Yes, I understand that the terrorist … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – October 6th, 2023
As I wrote last week, I call myself a “Skeptical panentheist liberal Christian Unitarian Universalist with humanist and Earth-centered sympathies.”
What do I mean by “liberal Christian”?
I am a social and political liberal and I grew up studying the … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 29th, 2023
I call myself a “Skeptical panentheist liberal Christian Unitarian Universalist with humanist and Earth-centered sympathies.”
A panentheist believes that the divine is present everywhere and in everything. This differs from pantheism (everything IS the divine) and omnipresence (ALL of the divine … read more.
Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – September 22nd, 2023
Bill, Angus, and I went to get flu shots at a local clinic a few days ago.
For the first time, the nurse wanted to take my adult son Angus back by himself, and I had to explain that he requires a family … read more.