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by Bill Faw April 16, 2023 Part One: Theodore Parker, James Luther Adams and My Call to Ministry As a Peace Studies major at Manchester College, I took my obligatory two religion courses and one psychology course, and yet, after we graduated in 1961, Martha and I moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for me to attend Harvard Divinity School on a one-year financial scholarship, even though I had no plans of becoming a pastor. But I enjoyed my first year so much that I went a seco

By Bill Weech April 2, 2023 What makes you happy? What fulfills you? What makes your life work living? These are questions that are explored in the field of positive psychology, which is something I have been interested in for roughly two decades now. This morning I would like to share with you some of the things I have learned from this field, as well as some of the questions that I still have. (By the way, it is important right up front that I emphasize my utter lack of cre

By Rev. Kirk Ballin March 5, 2023 Readings “Sustained shortfalls in emotional intelligence are, sadly, no minor matter. There are few catastrophes, in our own lives or in those of nations, that do not ultimately have their origins in emotional ignorance…Soberingly, despite all our advances in technology and material resources, we are not much more advanced in the art of delivering emotionally healthy childhoods than generations before us. The number of breakdowns, inauthentic

By Linda A. Dove February 19, 2023 I ended my last talk at the point when, in 1961,   Unitarians and Universalists finally united to form one religious community. Today, in a brief overview, I select a handful of the significant issues the UUA and UUism have faced over the last, challenging 63 years. But, later, the main focus is our own Harrisonburg UU and its evolution since its founding. David Lane and Cathy Gardner will share their perspectives on HUU. Initially, the UU A

By Tom Hook February 5, 2023 I appreciate being with you this morning to share some thoughts on the path of love in our lives. Most of you know that HUU subscribes to a UUA spiritual resource called “Soul Matters”.  Each month there is a new resource for communities to reflect on during that month.  Hopefully, you have noticed that this theme is featured in the  Enews each week with pertinent reflections.  I do hope you enjoy the Enews.  I try to keep it informative and relev