Religion in Changing World
Changing times, well that’s for sure? When I look around at the world in which I live, I see radical fundamentalists on all sides, and a grave uneasiness for those of us in between. All of the foundations I have depended on throughout my life seem to be cracking. This causes me some concern about the future for my children and for the members of my congregation that I love so much. And yet, in most cases, moving away from the hierarchical, patriarchal, misogynist, racist, classist divisions in our world is a good thing. If the world that is being created turns out to be a better one, I’m all for it.
Yet change is never easy and discernment is always critical for direction, especially in institutions. Without vision and thoughtful consideration of alternative paths many institutional ships just go around in circles. At First UU, even the foundation of Unitarian Universalism is shifting and discerning a path that works for this congregation in the midst of the “changing times” is our necessary work over the next few months.
The documentary that I mentioned last Sunday and that was to have been viewed at District Assembly (if the technology had worked) is the CBS Documentary “Religions and Spirituality in a Changing World.” Follow the link below and share your thoughts.
Oh, no. A Borough backhoe just arrived in my front yard!!! Not sure what’s going on but my experience last summer with the re-make of the bridge in order to moderate the flow of the creek that flows down my property line was not positive.
Off to talk with the guys . . . . .
Holding you all in my heart
Rev joan
