Unitarian Universalism is a tradition with fewer rituals and regular liturgical elements than many other traditions, but we do have a few. The most common liturgical ritual for us is, of course, to light a chalice. This is a ritual element that began sometime in the 1970’s, as UU’s were inspired by the symbol that […]
Religious Education
Reading with Rev. Sara: Book Recommendations!
by Rev. Sara Lewis During my sabbatical this year, I spent a great deal of time reading alone out at my family cabin, and I had time to enjoy some very good books. But I’m still working away at my giant To Be Read pile as well. My goal for 2022 is to read 100 […]
So What Is an Interfaith Chaplain, Anyway?
by Rev. Sara Lewis As many of you know, I have recently been ordained by the Chaplaincy Institute as an Interfaith Chaplain. This was a two year seminary education and ordination process that included classwork in: global spiritual traditions, comparative theology, spiritual psychology, ministerial ethics, “ministry basics” (preaching, praying, etc), deep listening, being with death […]
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
by Rev. Sara Lewis The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to combat stigma, raise awareness, and take action and advocate to improve our nation’s mental health care system. In thinking about mental health this month, I’m reminded again of the ways that our spiritual journeys and religious communities relate to […]
Lessons from a Break
by Rev. Sara Lewis This is my first piece for the weekly Spark since I’ve returned from my sabbatical, and so I thought I would share a bit with you all about what I received from that time away. A sabbatical, like a sabbath which is a related word, is an intentional time set apart […]
