What’s the big deal about Religious Education? There is a spiritual practice wherein the participants listen or read the same passage. The passage can be as simple as, “Parents are the primary religious educator of a child”. Let’s ponder that sentence again and let it sink in. Parents are the primary religious educator of a … Continue reading CRE News – August 2016
During the month of August we return to the basics of our Unitarian Universalist traditions. Rather than looking at a monthly theme, we take a step out of the heat and into the shade to view the whole landscape of our religion. If you are new to Tulsa or to Hope, you will get an … Continue reading August Theme – What’s The Big Idea?
These young ladies are two of the many reasons I love serving Hope. United with caring parents, grandparents and other adults we are creating a faith journey few children and youth are allowed to experience. To me, these children represent the story of my own family and loving church community. My two sons were raised … Continue reading Children and Youth Programs – July 2016
Do you love or hate to travel? Does the idea of flying, driving, riding, or floating delight you or frighten you? Is your daily routine a source of refuge or do you like disruptions? I am asking about one kind of journey—a physical trip or journey. Our reactions to taking trips (not all trips are … Continue reading July’s Theme – Journey
The Mission of Mental Health Association of Oklahoma is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research, service and housing. In 1955 the Association became one of the first mental health associations in the nation. It provides services such as support groups, suicide hot lines, … Continue reading Generosity Recipient – June 2016 – Mental Health Association of Oklahoma
Everyone has power. Let’s use a simple definition of power as the ability to act. If alive, we can all act. Yet, everyone does not have equal access to effective power. Part of our work together as a church is to build power together, a power that is both relational and sustainable. We create a … Continue reading June’s Theme – Power
