SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR ADVENT  Advent – the coming. Starting December 1st many  traditionally count down the days of growing darkness to the 21st Winter Solstice when Light returns or the 25th when we mark the birth of Jesus with Christmas. What might you practice to count the December days? A German Advent calendar?  An item […]

Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of November 25, 2018 By Jen Hofmann 4th Sunday reminder: Our team takes off the 4th Sunday of each month for rest. Maybe you can too? Look for the next edition of the AoC Checklist on December 2, 2018. There is no magic wand […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of November 18, 2018 By Jen Hofmann 105 weeks down, 102 weeks to the presidential election. I value equality. Stand with your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, age, and ability. Out of many, we are one. […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of November 11, 2018 By Jen Hofmann -Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair 104 weeks down, 103 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I value democracy. With […]

Did you fill out a yellow card and choose one from the basket on Water Communion Sunday as part of our deepening and connecting practice? In November and December, cards will be available at the program table in Fellowship Hall to sign up and draw from. Join us. I have had two wonderful conversations with […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of November 4 By Jen Hofmann 104 weeks down The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We also practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I value perseverance. Take a day of rest this […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of October 21, 2018 By Jen Hofmann The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We also practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I value democracy. Guided by respect and collaboration, we create a […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of October 14, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   There’s one thing that matters more than anything The foundations of our democracy might be shaky at the moment, but you can still exercise your right to have a voice in our government and our communities. What […]

Is God just another word for Love? In my own search for truth and meaning, I am captivated by science which frankly fills me with amazement and awe. I am reassured that the scientific method is based on observation and objective verification. In science I find both truth and meaning. This is how things are, […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of October 7, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   A milestone for us 100 weeks ago, the Electoral College installed our current administration. In the last 100 weeks, you’ve changed too. You’ve likely developed skills and knowledge you didn’t have before. You are more […]