Part One of a Two-Part Series
Religious diversity has shaped this country from the beginning, yet today it is often used to create fear and division. As a Unitarian Universalist community, we are called to meet this diversity with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn from one another.
Our fellowship reflects a wide range of spiritual backgrounds. Some continue the traditions of their childhood, some have found new paths, and others weave together an eclectic blend of many—or no—religions. This service invites us to explore that richness.
In this first part of a two-week series, select members of our community will speak about their experiences within four traditions represented in our fellowship: Catholic/Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, and Islam. They will reflect on the teachings that have shaped them, the misunderstandings they encounter, and the wisdom their traditions offer in a pluralistic world.
Our aim is to deepen understanding within the fellowship, practice active listening across differences, and model the compassion and openness so needed in the wider world. We invite you into this exploration as we begin to honor the diverse spiritual roots that shape our community.
Religious diversity has shaped this country from the beginning, yet today it is often used to create fear and division. As a Unitarian Universalist community, we are called to meet this diversity with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to learn from one another.
Our fellowship reflects a wide range of spiritual backgrounds. Some continue the traditions of their childhood, some have found new paths, and others weave together an eclectic blend of many—or no—religions. This service invites us to explore that richness.
In this first part of a two-week series, select members of our community will speak about their experiences within four traditions represented in our fellowship: Catholic/Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, and Islam. They will reflect on the teachings that have shaped them, the misunderstandings they encounter, and the wisdom their traditions offer in a pluralistic world.
Our aim is to deepen understanding within the fellowship, practice active listening across differences, and model the compassion and openness so needed in the wider world. We invite you into this exploration as we begin to honor the diverse spiritual roots that shape our community.