Forgiveness

As Unitarian Universalists, our journey is to transform the big and the small, to transform ourselves, and to transform the world.

When I internalize cultural messages about the definitions of success or failure—or anything, really—I undermine my own sense of self-worth.

Mission and covenant are an antidote to individualism. They remind us of the responsibilities that come with an affirmation of interdependence.

My soul nudged me to seek forgiveness, and through grace did I receive the blessing of journeying with a beloved, grieving friend.

If a friend were in my situation, I would have seen their failings as human. So why hold someone to an unforgiving standard just because that someone is me?

It is my only memory of a lesson from Kindergarten Sunday School class. Maybe it’s the only one that counts.

Putting holes in things that used to be solid is hard. Some days, there is broken glass everywhere. And not all of us are skilled with the metaphorical...

Spirit of Compassion, remind us that our task as humans is not perfection, but faithfulness.