Resisting Resurrection
From Beloved by Toni Morrison: Then she did the magic: lifted Sethe’s feet and legs and massaged them until she cried salt tears. “It’s gonna hurt now,” said Amy. “Anything dead coming back to life hurts.” A truth for all…
The Path of Least Resistance
It's a little hard to welcome our monthly theme--The Path of Resistance--when many of us are used to searching out the path of least resistance.
Shower the People
Shower the People (STP) is a mobile shower program that provides free hot showers and new underwear and socks, toothpaste/toothbrushes and combs to the homeless in San Luis Obispo and in Grover Beach. You may have noticed STP’s big blue…
The Power of Cultural Humility and Apologizing
Humility is not mentioned explicitly in the eight principles of Unitarian Universalism. Yet, humility is central to many faith traditions in which we are grounded, as well as the faith traditions some of us continue to practice in addition to Unitarian…
Getting It Right
As we have come together this weekend to dream, plan, and engage with our vision(s) for the current and future vitality of our congregation, there is an understandable urge to "get it right." What does that mean? How does it…
I’m Not a Joiner
Part of my resistance to becoming part of a group, gathering, or community is that it can make me feel...yes, vulnerable. Join with us in celebrating the people who have become members of this community in the past two years…
The Monkey-Rope
There is a surprisingly powerful metaphor in Herman Melville's whale of a novel, Moby Dick, which has something to say about vulnerability, interdependence, and community.
Next Steps Weekend Congregational Meeting
At the beginning of our fiscal year in July, the Board held a day long retreat to determine our goals for the year. One of those goals was to develop a 5-year financial plan. We felt this was critical to…
PSWD Assembly
JOIN FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES FROM THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST SERVICE AREA (PSWD) APRIL 21 – 23, 2023
Central Coast Coalition for Inclusive Schools
Central Coast Coalition for Inclusive Schools (CCC4IS) is an affiliation of individuals and organizations which actively support the development of safe and affirming school communities. CCC41S strives to celebrate diversity, advocate for social justice, and transform educational cultures by empowering…