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
Wing It (Wildlife in Need Group in Tulsa) is the recipient of our Generosity plate offering for May. Wing It is part the Tulsa Audubon Society and is comprised of a network of licensed rehabilitators, who work with game wardens, vets, the zoo and each other to raise and release orphaned/injured wild animals. For … Continue reading Generosity Recipient – May 2016 – Wing It
Theological Reflection and Parenting Let’s begin with a working definition: practical theology is theological reflection that is grounded in the life of the church, society, and the individual and that both critically recovers the theology of the past and constructively develops theology for the future. What does practical theology mean in your role as a … Continue reading Children’s Religious Education – May 2016
Come! A UU family summer camp. Join our growing group of all ages from Hope who attend. The Point is a customizable Unitarian Universalist retreat for all ages. Imagine five days of UU covenant and community in a resort-like setting on the shores of Fort Gibson Lake in Oklahoma. The Point offers personal growth, faith … Continue reading The Point 2016
Theological questions are often the big questions we ask throughout our lives. What happens before I am born? Is there a soul? What happens after I die? Why am I here? Does my life matter? Why do bad things happen? Can I be forgiven for my mistakes (and by whom)? These questions may have answers … Continue reading May’s Theme – Theological Reflection
Hope’s children and youth will look at Mindfulness in their classes and out playing.
Like a cat poised, listening intently, aware of everything around her, yet fully focused on the prey she is stalking, this is an image of mindfulness. It is not being zoned out or blissed out. It is about seeing, hearing, smelling and even tasting in the moment. Mindfulness is about being aware of yourself and … Continue reading April’s Theme – Mindfulness
Guest At Your Table The generosity recipi-ent for the month of April is Guest At Your Table, an education program that supports the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee’s human rights work. The pro-gram introduces you to grassroots leaders around the world who are advancing human rights, by promoting economic justice, bolstering environ-mental justice, and protecting rights … Continue reading April Generosity Sunday Recipient
