Topic: Hope

Awe (Soul Matters)

Have you noticed the gift of it all? Have you noticed the miracle that is you?

Children’s Program
This week, we are exploring the goose bumps found in generosity. As we do that, we will have the chance to lift up that December is the season of gift-giving, thinking of others, serving needs greater than our own. Along the way, we will highlight how generosity and kindness are central to all the major religions (Judaism, Christianity, Earth-centered) and cultural traditions (Kwanza) that have a holiday this month. The Living Our Values activity will lift up our shared value of Generosity, which calls us to “freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources”.

Save Our Songs

Our songs define who we are as a culture. They bring us together literally, and spiritually.
Our shared body of song is endangered, because we are not singing them and passing them along to the next generation. If we don’t tend to them, they will disappear

Children’s program
All month long, we are talking about the experience of awe (i.e. goose bumps) and where we find it. This week, we are exploring the goose bumps found in having faith. As we do that, we will have the chance to learn about the Jewish story and holiday of Hanukkah. The Living Our Values activity will lift up the Inspiration section of our UU Shared Values Statement, which names “mystery and wonder” as a primary source of inspiration that “opens our hearts, renews our spirit, and transforms our lives.”