How to be a Good Ancestor
Humankind has had a rapid and destructive impact on our planet. How might we hope to turn that around and thus become good ancestors? Fred Harland will give the talk and Mardele Harland will be the Service Leader.
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“What is the Good Life?”
Most of us say we want a good life, but what does that mean? This has been a question for thinkers since at least the ancient Greeks (and Stoicism has reemerged in popularity in recent times). More recently, psychology has weighed in with ideas about the good life. We’ll explore what these might mean for … Continue reading “What is the Good Life?”
Thanksgiving – Let us Give Thanks
With all the trouble in the world today, it is often hard to just be thankful. Janice Kimball will explore the not so “textbook” truth of the origins of Thanksgiving in the United States and the ongoing conversation of not telling the truth about American history. Why is it so important to “color” the truth? … Continue reading Thanksgiving – Let us Give Thanks
Interoception: feeling your body
How do you know what you feel? Interoception is how; it’s the process of feeling your internal feelings. There is much scientific interest now in this now, in how improving interoception can improve your life, your relationships, and your health. And there are easy ways to improve your interoception.
A Winter’s Reflection
As a UU Humanist who just turned 80, Bob Koches will reflect on aging and his search for spirituality. Kathleen Pharis is the Service Leader.
Día de los Muertos
The Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos invites us to explore the meaning of death, life, afterlife, and our connections with people living and dead. As part of our service, we will feature a virtual ofrenda slideshow of loved ones and friends who have passed on. If you would like your loved one included in … Continue reading Día de los Muertos
Eight Practices That Create Peaceful Transitions Through Life and Death
Loretta Downs, who lives at Lakeside and has many years of practice at hospitals and hospices will talk about life, death, and companioning the ill and dying.
Coming Out
Karen Carlson, a transgender woman, will offer her thoughts on coming out, and tell some of her own story. She married over 30 years ago, a long time before she transitioned to being a woman full time.
Résumé and Eulogy Virtues
A few years ago, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote a column in which he noted the difference between what he called ‘résumé virtues’ and ‘eulogy virtues’, with résumé virtues being “the skills that you bring to the marketplace, while eulogy virtues are ‘the ones that are talked about at your funeral.’ This concept, … Continue reading Résumé and Eulogy Virtues
Reflections on Kindness and Not Judging
LCUUF members Susan Miller, Sharon Robinson, Robert Barnett and Cat Barnett will offer reflections on kindness and not judging others.