HOPE
In December we explore the light of hope, so necessary as we traverse the dim landscape of the winter season and our own fears, doubts, regrets and limitations. In this darkest of months we explore and celebrate the many gifts of hope to be found at this time within the world's religious traditions.
For Jews hope is found within God's love and abundance, manifested through the miracle of light that burned for eight days. For Christians ope is found within the lowly manger, illuminated by a star; within the long-awaited child called Prince of Peace. For those who look to the skies, to the earth and its seasons, hope is found in many glorious and subtle signs that Winter's long night is giving way to Spring.
Hope is celebrated and shared through these kinds of stories, through generosity of time and spirit, through reflection upon and recommitment to values of peace, love, compassion, respect, integrity, responsibility, gratitude and service.
As this year comes to a close, may you take the time to savor all the fits of the season and of the Unitarian Universalist tradition by which ope is nurtured both near and far.
In December we explore the light of hope, so necessary as we traverse the dim landscape of the winter season and our own fears, doubts, regrets and limitations. In this darkest of months we explore and celebrate the many gifts of hope to be found at this time within the world's religious traditions.
For Jews hope is found within God's love and abundance, manifested through the miracle of light that burned for eight days. For Christians ope is found within the lowly manger, illuminated by a star; within the long-awaited child called Prince of Peace. For those who look to the skies, to the earth and its seasons, hope is found in many glorious and subtle signs that Winter's long night is giving way to Spring.
Hope is celebrated and shared through these kinds of stories, through generosity of time and spirit, through reflection upon and recommitment to values of peace, love, compassion, respect, integrity, responsibility, gratitude and service.
As this year comes to a close, may you take the time to savor all the fits of the season and of the Unitarian Universalist tradition by which ope is nurtured both near and far.