We light this chalice to celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person; To reaffirm the historic pledge of liberal religion to seek that justice which transcends mere legality and moves toward the resolution of true equality; And to share that love which is ultimately beyond even our...

Take from life its coals, not its ashes. Fan the flames of love and justice; join hands and hearts in common endeavor; and there will be no limit to what we can achieve together.

During our darkest moments, still, there is hope. When facing our biggest challenges, still, there is hope. When all we can do is put one foot in front of the other, still, there is hope. When we can’t find the way out, still, there is hope. When all we can do to help is hold someone’s hand as...

Imagine yourself on a wide, flowing river in a small boat, You are one little speck of being in a wide expanse of water bordered by rocky cliffs, towering trees and bright blue skies. Ahead of you are boulders and white water rapids, but also calm pools and sand bars for picnics. Around you are...

Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Paper and pencils, crayons or markers for cards or letters Optional: Information about Unitarian Universalist Partner Churches Preparation for Activity Visit the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council website and choose materials...

Sometimes, freedom is a long time coming. It may take generations upon generations for justice to be won. Our Unitarian ancestor Reverend Theodore Parker said, "I do not pretend to understand the moral universe: the arc is a long one...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Siding With Love" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Review the discussion questions. Choose those that will best help the children share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "A Sea of Pink" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions. Choose those that will best help the children share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their own...

Day 30: Raise our voice in worship and love Find resources for Share the Love Sunday here. Visit Standing on the Side of Love to learn more.

Day 29: Reflect on reaching out with love Standing on the Side of Love to give your feedback and share what this 30 Days of Love has meant for you.

Day 28: Making the Middle Way Together...

Day 27: It's a religious thing Union Theological Seminary was doing her field education at ROC-NY. And thus, one of the stops on our pilgrimage was Mario Batali’s upscale Manhattan dining establishments. If you have already read this year’s Saru Jayaraman’s eye-opening book about the sexism,...

Day 26: Celebrate everywhere to make change everywhere Faith as Fuel faithimmutable nature of those truths, and of love, in an impermanent universe....

Standing on the Side of Love for more ideas on how you can use artistic expression to reach out.

Day 24: Employ the Sacred Pause lectio divina practice in the morning, when I take the time to focus on one task at a time, my life feels better. That doesn’t mean I always do it. There are still days when I leave too late and blame it on the traffic (the Bay Area equivalent to blaming it on the...

Day 23: Do More than Stand on the Side of Love In Faith, Rev. Peter Morales and Rev. Geoffrey Black UCCNational Standing on the Side of Love Month, UCC, voting rights...

DAY 22: Stand with Those Who Face Religious Discrimination his Ware Lecture at last year's General Assembly, Eboo Patel spoke of Unitarian Universalists as the natural denomination to lead interfaith efforts in our country....