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Fostering an Undefended Heart – Morning Meditation and Check-in - Zoom/Online Join in a weekday morning meditation and check-in session on Zoom May 9-20 and May 30-June 10. We’re following along with Insight Timer’s Karen Anderson as she leads a course on Fostering an Undefended Heart. It's a 30-day course, and we are in days 11-20, but you will benefit from even one day of participation.
As Karen Anderson says, “Many of us wait for conditions to bring about enjoyable emotions such as love or peace. But wisdom traditions teach that we can in fact practice cultivating these states, as they are at the core of our true nature but often get obscured by fear and confusion. This course invites you on a profound exploration of daily 'heart practices', drawn from various traditions, to comprehensively promote positive emotional states. These pro-social attitudes- called the 'abode of the gods'- include loving-kindness (founded on forgiveness), compassion, joy and equanimity.” Although you may want to complete this course, it is recommended to repeat a given heart practice until it takes root in your heart and mind.
For these brief 30 minute sessions, we will sign on at 9 AM, settle in for a brief lesson and meditation, and close by a 10 minute checking in and sharing what’s on your heart and mind as you launch your day. Contact AdultRE@uusm.org for further information. |
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Fostering an Undefended Heart – Morning Meditation and Check-in - Zoom/Online Join in a weekday morning meditation and check-in session on Zoom May 9-20 and May 30-June 10. We’re following along with Insight Timer’s Karen Anderson as she leads a course on Fostering an Undefended Heart. It's a 30-day course, and we are in days 11-20, but you will benefit from even one day of participation. As Karen Anderson says, “Many of us wait for conditions to bring about enjoyable emotions such as love or peace. But wisdom traditions teach that we can in fact practice cultivating these states, as they are at the core of our true nature but often get obscured by fear and confusion. This course invites you on a profound exploration of daily 'heart practices', drawn from various traditions, to comprehensively promote positive emotional states. These pro-social attitudes- called the 'abode of the gods'- include loving-kindness (founded on forgiveness), compassion, joy and equanimity.” Although you may want to complete this course, it is recommended to repeat a given heart practice until it takes root in your heart and mind. For these brief 30 minute sessions, we will sign on at 9 AM, settle in for a brief lesson and meditation, and close by a 10 minute checking in and sharing what’s on your heart and mind as you launch your day. Contact AdultRE@uusm.org for further information. |
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Fostering an Undefended Heart – Morning Meditation and Check-in - Zoom/Online Join in a weekday morning meditation and check-in session on Zoom May 9-20 and May 30-June 10. We’re following along with Insight Timer’s Karen Anderson as she leads a course on Fostering an Undefended Heart. It's a 30-day course, and we are in days 11-20, but you will benefit from even one day of participation.
As Karen Anderson says, “Many of us wait for conditions to bring about enjoyable emotions such as love or peace. But wisdom traditions teach that we can in fact practice cultivating these states, as they are at the core of our true nature but often get obscured by fear and confusion. This course invites you on a profound exploration of daily 'heart practices', drawn from various traditions, to comprehensively promote positive emotional states. These pro-social attitudes- called the 'abode of the gods'- include loving-kindness (founded on forgiveness), compassion, joy and equanimity.” Although you may want to complete this course, it is recommended to repeat a given heart practice until it takes root in your heart and mind.
For these brief 30 minute sessions, we will sign on at 9 AM, settle in for a brief lesson and meditation, and close by a 10 minute checking in and sharing what’s on your heart and mind as you launch your day. Contact AdultRE@uusm.org for further information. |
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Foundations of Faith After many years of fundraising, planning, building, and expanding our campus, we rejoice in the re-dedication of Angie Forbes Hall. |
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Four Components of a Healthy Church Reverend Furrer speaks on organizing our community to help ensure its dynamism, relevance, support capacity, and staying power. |
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Fourth Friday Lunch
Fourth-Friday Lunch is back and will meet on the fourth Friday of each month at 12 noon in Forbes Hall. It is a time for getting to know a few of the other fine folks around our church without bylaws, officers, or handouts. Bring your own brown bag meal. Coffee and tea will be provided. For more information contact Melinda Ewen
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Frank Dorrell: Addicted to War
During these uncertain and tumultuous times, it’s good to know that there are artists and citizens fighting for the
cause of peace. Please join us as we highlight the peace activism of Frank Dorrel and friends at the Art Wall Reception Sunday, March 19, from 12 to 1:30 pm. (The show will be up March 5 through 26.) On display will be anti-war art, photos, and posters from Frank Dorrel’s collection, including art from his book, “Addicted to War,” and movie, “What I Learned About Foreign Policy,” along with art from S. Brian Wilson’s book, “Blood on the Tracks,” and movie “Paying the Price for Peace.” Posters and other peace products from the organization Code Pink will also be featured. These books, and movies, along with Code Pink items, will be available for purchase, some at deep discounts.
 Longtime UU Santa Monica members may remember the screening of Dorrel’s “What I’ve Learned About U.S. Foreign Policy: The War Against the Third World,” in 2000. It has since been seen by over two-million people worldwide. Dorrel’s book, “Addicted to War,” released in 2002, has sold over 250,000 copies.
Dorrel is the associate producer of “Paying the Price for Peace: The Story of S. Brian Willson,” which exposes United States’ addiction to war and the lies perpetuated to wage ongoing violence. It will screen at the Peace on Earth Film Festival in Chicago in March and at UU Santa Monica May 20.
Dorrel first came to UU Santa Monica in 1981; he became a member; he met his wife here in 1982; he was married here in 1988; his daughter’s naming ceremony was done here by the Rev. Judith Meyer. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is a member of Veterans for Peace. In 2004 he helped to create the Arlington West Memorial, which is still erected every Sunday next to the Santa Monica Pier.
For further info about this show or about exhibiting on the Art Wall at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, please contact our art director, Beverly Alison . For weekday appointments, please contact Nancy Thompson at assistant@uusm.org or 310-829-5436 ext 102.
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Free For All Our faith tradition affirms the value of individuals, a stance that has undermined at times the cohesiveness of our community. We?ll explore the tensions between individualism and community, and the unique challenges they pose to us as Unitarian Universalists. Music: Jenifer Jurrick, soprano |
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Free To Be a Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalists have tremendous freedom to develop our own faith. But that doesnt mean it is easy. What are the advantages and obstacles we find along the way? Today is a Membership Sunday. Those who are ready to join the church may sign the Membership Book after the service. Music Santa Monica Woodwind Quintet |
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Freedom and Authority
At first glance authority and freedom appear to be diametrically opposed. Perhaps, though, there is an authority of a free and open mind. Beware however, as G.K. Chesterton wrote somewhere, "Don't be so open-minded that your brain falls out."
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Freedom Through Commitment
Freedom Through Commitment Freedom of choice is great, but TOO much freedom can be paralyzing. Psychologists have shown that more choices don't lead to more happiness, but less. But when we set out to create a life of meaning, rather than just the pursuit of happiness, we can find freedom by eliminating the plethora of choices available and commiting ourselves to things greater than ourselves. In this sermon, we will explore what author Emily Esfahani Smith calls "the 4 Pillars of Meaning."
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Freethought, Religious Fanatacism and Witch Hunting in Africa Nigerian human rights advocate, activist and humanist Leo Igwe will discuss "Freethought, Religious Fanatacism and Witch Hunting in Africa" on Monday, July 8 @ 7:30 in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow. Contact Ian Dodd and/or James Witker. Sponsored by Faith in Action and Atheists, Agnostics and Humanists. |