Ever Thought of Stewardship as Spiritual Practice? In the summer worship of 2018 we described many different forms of spiritual practice here at Unitarian Society of Hartford (USH) – Buddhist meditation, Tai Chi, art, self-compassion, connecting, and Small Group ministry. One spiritual practice we didn’t talk about is Spiritual Stewardship.  What, you say? What I […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of September 30, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   I value democracy. Guided by respect and collaboration, we create a government for the people, by the people. Action 1:Self- care fuels your efforts to defend democracy, giving you energy and strength. Self -care has […]

I am wondering as the Unitarian Society of Hartford Board chair of “Spiritual Life” what you consider spirituality. I know many people struggle with this word and for two primary quite different reasons. 1) Many were hurt during their upbringing by people using the word in more traditional religious. Those in this case HAD a […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of September 23, 2018 By Jen Hofmann Six weeks to midterm elections.  Action: Protect voting access. Oppose Kavanaugh. Call: Your two senators (look up). Script: Hi. I’m calling from [ZIP] to ask [name] to oppose Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. As an appellate […]

-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of September 16, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   97 weeks down, seven weeks to midterm elections. 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. […]

Thoughts on Spiritual Life by Marye Gail Harrison WELL BALANCED SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT We all know about the major food groups in our diets but what about the major nourishment  groups in our spiritual life? Remember by spiritual life, I mean, that which makes you feel alive, worthwhile  and connected to the larger whole of life. The […]

 -Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist, Week of September 9, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   96 weeks down, 8 weeks to midterm elections. A word on gratitude As you may already know, one of the guiding principles of the AoC Checklist is to practice gratitude. There’s solid research that connects the […]

 -Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair   Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of September 2, 2018 By Jen Hofmann 95 weeks down, 9 weeks to midterm elections. 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 […]

Thoughts on Spiritual Life by Marye Gail Harrison -USH Spiritual Life Chair for the Board of Directors. Daily I read Richard Rohr’s blog. He is a Franciscan priest and leader of the Center for Action and Contemplation. This is from his August 26, 2018 blog. “Let me begin with one of my favorite passages from […]

 -Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist              Week of August 26, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   94 weeks down, 71 days (ten weeks) to midterm elections.   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. […]