Monthly Archives: August 2015

Sunday, August 30, 2015 | Swimming Lessons | Rev. Cynthia Cain

Swimming Lessons Rev. Cynthia Cain Probably the most important quality for spiritual transformation (change) is TRUST. Is trust something we can learn? Using swimming lessons as a metaphor, we will go into the places we sometimes avoid… the parts of us that resist change and growth, because we fear and feel resistance, because we lack … Continued

Sunday, August 23, 2015 | Black Lives Matter! | banner unveiling

We unveil our Black Lives Matter banner on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 2:30 pm. We will be joined by members of St. Paul AME Church in Pleasantville. The UUCSJS Anti-Racism Task Force strives for justice, equity and compassion in human relations; has a goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; … Continued

Sunday, August 16, 2015 | Journey Toward Wholeness | Lay speaker Karen York

Journey Toward Wholeness Lay speaker Karen York Karen shares her experience with a Courage & Renewal® retreat series based on the work of Quaker author and educator, Parker Palmer. The retreat series explored the issues of life purpose, vocation, transition, and how to live with integrity and authenticity in alignment with our deepest values.

Sunday, August 9, 2015 | The Gospel of Thomas (Merton) | Rev. Cynthia Cain

The Gospel of Thomas (Merton) Rev. Cynthia Cain This summer I have delved further into Merton’s late writing on race and war. Some feel he was assassinated for these radical thoughts. I had a chance to take part in discussions of his writings on violence and faith, and to compare his prescient thoughts with our … Continued