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Lessons in Belonging … from She-Hulk and Other Heroic Women Lawyers

Join us as we explore concepts of power and belonging by looking to the amazing superhero She-Hulk (alawyer) and other real-life heroic lawyers and think about this line from the show: “What is the responsibility of those with power? Do they merely have an obligation to refrain from the misuse of that power, or do … Continue reading Lessons in Belonging … from She-Hulk and Other Heroic Women Lawyers

Walk With Me

When you find yourself lost on a road you’ve traveled 100 times before, how do you find your way out? Will you wait for the sign that gives you direction? What spiritual practice will help you heal? Come, walk with me, and let’s find ourselves. Julie Taylor is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church … Continue reading Walk With Me

Poetry as a Spiritual Practice: Your Turn

Bring a poem that speaks to your soul (or submit it to minister@ uuamherst.org by 8/12) and we’ll share in a virtual potluck of mind and soul. No Epic of Gilgamesh or its ilk, please. Submissions should be appropriate for a Sunday morning.

Your Smiling Face

The human face is a jumbled mishmash of sensory organs, but it can also be quite pleasant to look at, and can communicate in ways beyond words. Much of our communication today is faceless and voiceless, like text messages and email, and the lack of tone and expression can make it harder to understand what … Continue reading Your Smiling Face

Finding Purpose and Meaning Through Hardship and Loss

Katie’s sermon will highlight the way we can find acceptance, solace, and purpose through loss and hardship. Katie Cosgrove is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, grief coach and death doula. Through professional speaking, writing and coaching, she guides people through life’s hardest transitions and focuses on creating beautiful legacies and memories. She’s also the author … Continue reading Finding Purpose and Meaning Through Hardship and Loss