Month: December 2023
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Banned Children’s Books
Read more: Banned Children’s BooksThe past year has seen a distinct increase in the number of books banned in our schools. Some of these bans focus on books promoting gender and sexual topics. Sometime these bans are instigated by government decree, as in Iowa. Other times bans are coming from the far left inspired by zealous proponents of these issues.…
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Blessed are the Peacekeepers
Read more: Blessed are the PeacekeepersThe recent events in Palestine/Israel and in the Ukraine gives us shocking awareness of the need for peace making. These type of long lived national and tribal warfare are an all too familiar component of our human history. However, we know from experiences in Bosnia, South Africa, Peru and elsewhere that long standing grievances and…
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Timely Unitarian History Lesson
Read more: Timely Unitarian History LessonIn times of unrest and disagreement it is comforting to know that these times are not unique. We have been challenged by different understanding and goals of our religious organizations in the past and in the present. In this NAUA Academy video, Kevin McCulloch, details the transcendentalist critique of historical Christianity that created a rift…
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Dec. 16, 2023. Blue Christmas
Read more: Dec. 16, 2023. Blue ChristmasDecember’s NAUA worship service theme was: “Blue Christmas.” The holiday season, while filled with light, can create palpable darkness. This service offers a space to hold your grief sacred and to honor any loss or pain you are feeling. Join us for heartfelt music, sacred solace and reflection. This service includes Christmas, Solstice and Hanukah…
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Lessons from the Unitarian Quest for Consensus 1865-1895
Read more: Lessons from the Unitarian Quest for Consensus 1865-1895The Transcendentalist critique of historical Christianity created a rift in the Unitarian church between traditional-minded Unitarian Christians and more radical Free Religionists who felt that the church should embrace a more universal form of religion. Although the National Conference of Unitarian Churches was founded in 1865, it took nearly 30 years for the conference participants…
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2023 Holiday Greetings from the NAUA President Rev. Todd Eklof
Read more: 2023 Holiday Greetings from the NAUA President Rev. Todd EklofIn this video Rev Dr. Todd Eklof reflections on the first year of the NAUA operation, the programs it is offers and the hope we have for Liberal Religion. He also shares his best wishes to each of you during this holiday season and beyond. Recent Posts Archives
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Nov. 14, 2023 – Parliament of the World’s Religions by Bruce Knotts
Read more: Nov. 14, 2023 – Parliament of the World’s Religions by Bruce Knotts“We accept all Religions as Truth” are the words spoken by Swami Vivekananda at the founding of the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893 in Chicago. Our speaker is Bruce Knotts, a Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Bruce discusses the founding and history of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, as well as…