Sunday, August 20, 2023 The Case Against Gratitude Mark Bernstein Poets, novelists, and self-help gurus tell us to count our blessings…to be grateful for what we have. But sometimes, gratitude doesn’t work, especially when life is hard, or things aren’t going our way. If we can’t draw on gratitude when we’re not feeling grateful, what … Continued

Sunday, August 13, 2023 Dragonflies and Damselflies: There’s More to Them Than Most People See Mike Hannisian and Nancy Watson Nancy and Mike are avid wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. They met at the 2007 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival in Harlingen, TX. Since then, they have expanded their interests to include butterflies, and for the … Continued

Sunday, August 6, 2023 Why Our Gatherings Matter roddy bell-shelton biggs As Unitarian Universalists, we gather each week. Some get dressed and come in person, while others join from home. But why do we gather? Could it be that we do so for change and need one another to create change? With change ever on … Continued

Sunday, July 30, 2023 Letting Go and Finding the Peace Within Laura Kushner Releasing negative emotions that hold you back will bring you inner peace. Bio: Laura Kushner is a recent graduate of Drew Theological School where she earned her Masters of Divinity, with a focus on Social Justice Advocacy. She is a long time … Continued

Sunday, July 23, 2023 Poetry and Spirituality Elinor Mattern “Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.” ~ Hazrat Inayat Khan In this interactive dialogue with poet Elinor Mattern, we will discuss ways in which the ineffable “jewels” of poems and prayers, prayers and poems, can awaken the the soul and the heart, … Continued

Sunday, July 16, 2023 Critical Race Theory Dr. Linda Nelson Critical Race Theory is both a concept and a distinct political and intellectual concept and pursuit. As the former, we can find its roots and impetus in the works of legal scholar Derrick Bell, as well as those of feminist cultural critics Kimberle Crenshaw and … Continued

Sunday, July 9, 2023 The Gift of Our Longings Ivette Guillermo-McGahee Our longings make us feel needy and vulnerable. Surprisingly, though, they contain seeds of transformation and can be an entry door to the sacred. During this service you’ll be invited to get in touch with the vulnerability of your yearnings, cravings, desires, and perhaps … Continued

Sunday, July 2, 2023 The Experiences of Sergeant Leon Bass During World War II in Nazi-Occupied Europe Irvin Moreno Rodriguez The presentation will focus on the life story of Dr. Leon Bass. Dr. Leon Bass joined the U.S. Army during World War II and was a liberator of the Buchenwald concentration camp. As an 18 … Continued

Sunday, June 25, 2023 A Poetry Fete Organized by Deb Dagavarian Join members of UUCSJS as we come together and share poetry that provides us with meaning in our lives. Poems and readings will be both original and previously published. Tune in remotely by visiting our Facebook page for Livestream of this service.

Sunday, June 18, 2023 Love is Love No Matter What Interweave Interweave will give insights into the LGBTQIA world. Part educational, informative and also entertaining. Here it from the people who have interacted with all the letters (the letters will be defined and explained) which adds diversity to all our lives. The music will be … Continued