Topic: Other Faith Traditions

Overcoming Colonization With Gentleness

Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, St. Paul native and member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, will speak about Overcoming Colonization With Gentleness. Many well-meaning people know that decolonizing is essential work. However, without a critical worldview analysis, we might be laboring in vain. Rev. Jacobs will shed light on some blind spots that must be confronted if … Continue reading Overcoming Colonization With Gentleness

Transformation

Pastor Bryan is preparing a message for Sunday on transformation – which is the theme many UU churches who follow the “Soul Matters” calendar are using for much of March. It’s also the day (in the evening) when Ramadan begins. A quote he is working with: Let mystery have its place in you; do not … Continue reading Transformation

Wheel of the Year Sunday

Zoom Link Our YouTube livestream channel The end of October and beginning of November marks a very important transition in the“Wheel of the Year” from historic Earth-based spiritual traditions, especially from ancientWestern European indigenous perspectives. Halloween, Samhain, All Souls’ Day, All Saints’ Day,Diwali – and also Dia de Muertes and Pitru Paksha (two commemorations known … Continue reading Wheel of the Year Sunday

Today’s Theme and Presentation: Re-Visioning Interfaith Reality in the 21st Century

Zoom Link Special Guest: Dr. Munjed M. Murad M. Murad is the Assistant Professor of World Religions and Intercultural Studies supported by the Johnson-Fry Endowment at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. He is also the program director for Eco-Justice. His research interests include Islam, Christianity, mysticism, comparative religion, and the natural environment. He holds … Continue reading Today’s Theme and Presentation: Re-Visioning Interfaith Reality in the 21st Century