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By Floyd Vernon Chandler
The underlying concepts of all religious faiths seem to be rooted in paradox. We miss the mystical essence of faith when we limit our religious beliefs to the outer shells of creeds, dogmas, doctrines, and rituals. Theological terms and symbols are mere … read more.
By John Eichrodt, EUU member
Questing for the Infinite Spirit of Life is a life long process. I went through several stages, as I grew conscious of the powerful role of our personal spirituality in guiding and sustaining us in our decisions, in who we become, … read more.
by Nancy Haldeman (EUU Bookclub member)
I’ve just spent four days at the Counterweight Conference out of England on “Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion”. Even though the workshops are mainly geared to the work place, I think they are very adaptable to our UU congregations. There … read more.
by John Eichrodt, UU Basel
Gevene, our editor of the Unifier, recently asked for contributions to the Unifier.
I tried to think of what would be best to write about. I thought of so many subjects and events that I decided simply to share them with you.
The … read more.
by Bettina Lande, Paris Fellowship
A Unitarian Road Trip, according to my definition, is when one or more Unitarians travel, often, but not necessarily, to Unitarian sites or events, and is quite a rarity these past two years.
After not seeing each other at EUU … read more.
by Dallis Radamaker, Netherlands UU Fellowship
June 2, 2022 Thursday
As I begin writing, it is exactly 1:00 pm on an exceptionally beautiful spring day. My apartment on the third floor of an apartment block in Heemstede is flooded with light. I like to sit here at … read more.
by Martha Hicks, EUU member at large
Enough
No. It will never be enough. Never
enough wind clamoring in the trees,
sun and shadow handling each leaf, never enough clang
of my neighbor hammering,
the iron nails, relenting wood, sound waves
lapping over roofs, … read more.
by Floyd Vernon Chandler, EUU member at large
It was during one weekday morning, at Red Hill Universalist Church, when I made the discovery. It is possible to jog four–five miles around the inside of a church sanctuary while listening to Mozart. I think the year was … read more.
Below is a poem I wrote a few days ago. I’m not deluded, I doubt it will make any difference and it certainly won’t change the minds of any insane/megalomaniac leaders. But writing a poem is maybe marginally better than not doing or saying anything.
… read more.
by Martha Hicks
In the style of the former Unifier, I am offering here a theme with an article for suggested reading (like I used to do on the first page).
https://www.drshefali.com/great-confusion-giving-and-receiving/
The intention behind our giving and receiving is the most important thing. When the … read more.
