October 22, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. What are the monsters you are afraid of? How much of them are an aspect of yourself? And how do we befriend them?
October 15, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. From William ‘Spirit’ Knifeman in “Reservation Dogs,” to the familial spirits in Gaelic Celtic cultures who return for the holiday of Samhain, ancestor veneration is a spiritual tradition that crosses countries and cultures. How are you inspired and “spoken to” by your ancestors? (Including your UU theological […]
October 8, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. “Trust” is an important concept found in theology, especially among the mystics. There is a practical aspect, too – we are not wholly self-sufficient, and must have some degree of trust simply to exist in this world. The last few years have challenged this trust, but we […]
October 1, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. Pneumatology is the branch of systematic theology concerned with Spirit. As theologian Rebecca Ann Parker writes, “This is how we speak about the elemental life-giving presence or forces that move through all things, through all life, that pervade the environment, sustaining life, connecting us together, and effecting […]
September 17, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. “Do you believe in God?” is a common question UUs get. But what do we mean by God? There are many different understandings, but one heavily influenced by UU thought is process theology.
September 10, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. Unitarian Universalism is a faith that encourages and equips members to find the answers to questions of meaning that are most true, most compelling, for them. This year, we embark on a year of opportunities for deconstruction, spiritual exploration, and “finding your compass.”
September 3, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford “Welcome home!” Whether this will be your first time to Live Oak, you’re a regular attender, or you’re a member but haven’t been here in months, come to Live Oak this Sunday to be welcomed home with enthusiasm. This is our annual “water ceremony” service, so bring […]
August 6, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford A year ago, I embarked on an experiment, to see if I could share with the world information about Unitarian Universalism – one 2 minute video at a time. People who had never heard of us began asking questions, and that’s when the real fun began.
July 16, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. Gay or straight, cis or trans (or anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum), you are a gift to the world in your uniqueness. Unitarian Universalism celebrates you!
July 9, 2023 by Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford. UU minister Rev. Alex Kapitan writes, “Queering faith means turning social conventions upside down.” How do we tap into the gifts that queerness has brought to UUism in our own search for truth and meaning?