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The Greek philosopher Plato compared the human mind to a ship on which the sailors had mutinied and locked the captain and the navigator in a cabin. On such a ship, the sailors feel free to steer the ship as they like, but their direction is erratic. The goal of our religious education and youth...Closing | By Jeff Liebmann | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Bridging, Bridging Ceremony, Coming of Age, Commitment, Community, Graduation Recognition, Identity, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, Unity -
We have come together to share our deepest concerns, speaking and singing words of inspiration and hope. We have committed ourselves to do what we can to ease the burdens of those who suffer, to stand for decency and compassion....Closing | By Robert F Kaufmann | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 6th Principle (World Community), Activism, Commitment, Integrity, Purpose, Service, Unitarian Universalism -
We have a calling in this world: We are called to honor diversity, To respect differences with dignity, And to challenge those who would forbid it. We are people of a wide path. Let us be wide in affection And go our way in peace. Amen.Closing | By Jean M Rickard | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Calling, Dignity, Diversity, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, Vision
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We extinguish this flame, a mere wisp of matter in process, almost as insubstantial as the thought of it. Yet our civilization has harnessed the power of such a flame to drive and shape a new world. So may it be with the power of our thoughts, that in truth and love they may drive and shape a new...Closing | By Rolfe Gerhardt | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Meaning, Power, Purpose, Strength, Unitarian Universalism
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We extinguish the chalice here that it might glow gently in our hearts. May it light your path as you leave this place. May it guide your way until we are together again.Closing | By Martha L Munson | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Meaning, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, Unity
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We all have two religions: the religion we talk about and the religion we live. It is our task to make the difference between the two as small as possible.Closing | By William E Gardner | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Belief, Integrity, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Service, Unitarian Universalism
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To pass the peace is a revolutionary act. It means to trust the outsider we fear, to wish well those who have hurt us; and to forgive at last ourselves. To offer the blessing to those around you is to love your neighbor and yourself and to be at peace with God. Pax vobiscum. Peace. Peace.Closing | By Clarke Dewey Wells | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Body, Connections, Forgiveness, God, Peace, Trust
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Through our temporary lives the great currents of history run. Let us keep the channels open and free so not to obstruct purposes greater than our own. Let us keep our minds set upon the high goals that here bind us into one sharing fellowship of loving hearts. Amen.Closing | By Carl Seaburg | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Freedom, Generations, History, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, Vision
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There is, finally, only one thing required of us: that is, to take life whole, the sunlight and shadows together; to live the life that is given us with courage and humor and truth. We have such a little moment out of the vastness of time for all our wondering and loving....Closing | By Kendyl L. R. Gibbons | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Courage, Meaning, Purpose, Searching, Unitarian Universalism
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That which is worthy of doing, create with your hands. That which is worthy of repeating, speak with a clear voice. That which is worthy of remembering, hold in your hearts. And that which is worthy of living, go and live it now.Closing | By Steve J Crump | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), 6th Principle (World Community), Faith, Integrity, Meaning, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Purpose, Service
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Reminded that we are part and participants of the Universe, let us go forth from the quiet of this hour encouraged to strive toward faithfulness to the best in ourselves, in others, and in the whole creation.Closing | By Norman V Naylor | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Connections, Failure, Integrity, Interdependence, Unitarian Universalism, Vision
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Remembering that the universe is so much larger than our ability to comprehend, let us go forth from this time together with the resolve to stop trying to reduce the incomprehensible to our own petty expectations, so that wonder—that sense of what is sacred—can find space to open up our minds...Closing | By Marjorie Newlin Leaming | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Awe, Contemplation, Direct Experience, Mystery, Sacred, Unitarian Universalism, Wonder
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Walk softly. Speak truthfully. Love gently. Breathe deeply. Live wisely. Go in peace.Closing | By Elaine Gallagher Gehrmann | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Body, Peace, Truth, Wisdom
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Mindful of our highest aspirations, Bound by common faith and purpose, And, yet, beginning with ourselves as we are, Let us take one more step, together, in our unending quest for dignity, justice and love. Amen.Closing | By Rebecca A Edmiston-Lange | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 6th Principle (World Community), Acceptance, Commitment, Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, Unity
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May we never rest until every child of earth in every generation is free from all prisons of the mind and of the body and of the spirit; until the earth and the hills and the seas shall dance, and the universe itself resound with the joyful cry: "Behold! I am!"...Closing | By John Cummins | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Awe, Earth, Freedom, Generations, Joy, Unitarian Universalism
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May we leave this place Seeking an uncharted and freely chosen way to wholeness, Knowing we have companions along the way.Closing | By Bets Wienecke | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Community, Freedom, Searching, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Wholeness
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May we go forth from this place thankful for the life that sustains and renews us, and open to the grace that surrounds and surprises us. May we go forth from this place with openness and with thanksgiving.Closing | By Charles A. Howe | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Grace, Gratitude, Sacred, Searching, Unitarian Universalism
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May the quality of our lives be our benediction, and a blessing to all whom we touch.Closing | By Philip Randall Giles | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Connections, Integrity, Interdependence, Kindness, Love, Unitarian Universalism
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In the end it won't matter how much we have, but how generously we have given. It won't matter how much we know, but rather how well we live. And it won't matter how much we believe, but how deeply we love...Closing | By John C Morgan | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Commitment, Generosity, Integrity, Love, Purpose, Unitarian Universalism
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In our hungering for meaning, In our aching for friendship, In our yearning for justice, In our heart's remembering of finer days, May we look deep within the mystery of things and gather our strength....Closing | By Bruce Southworth | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Faith, God, Meaning, Mystery, Strength, Unitarian Universalism