Frank Ciulla will explain how certain secular rules and restrictions developed by societies were eventually elevated in certain religions. These rules became the "instructions from a god or a prophet" but their secular, evolutionary effect was to increase the survival of both the individual and society. These rule sets can overgo "cultural selection" and certain […]
Following our workshop on November 16 with members of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, join us for a group visit to Lincoln Center on November 23 for the company's matinee performance! Tickets are first come, first served. You may register for multiple tickets. We will meet as a group outside of Lincoln Center before the […]
Choose a word to guide your spiritual journey in 2026! This practice helps you reflect on where you are and envision where you're heading. Many find this more meaningful than traditional New Year's resolutions. Join Rev. Jessica for guided exercises to discover your word for 2026.
Come chat with the Adult Religious Education Committee about what we are offering and what you hope to see this Spring in the program!
What influences the process of religion formation and editing? Is there an evolutionary component to religion formation and practice that guides what ends up in a religion after it goes through an editing process? Using Abrahamic and Native religions, this talk proposes a predictive model for religion formation and change over time as well as […]
Are you eager to find ways to be a change agent in the world? This two-part workshop will help you connect with your values and how to apply them to your social advocacy. Workshop led by Hayley Lugg & Jessica Hess. Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer invites Unitarian […]
Are you eager to find ways to be a change agent in the world? This two-part workshop will help you connect with your values and how to apply them to your social advocacy. Workshop led by Hayley Lugg & Jessica Hess. Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection by Deepa Iyer invites Unitarian […]
Filmed over eight years, Grains of Sand follows two artists and close friends—the filmmaker's mother and mother-in-law—as they navigate their ninth decade of life. Through intimate conversations, shared memories, and creative expression, the film weaves together a thoughtful and uplifting intergenerational portrait of aging. This documentary is deeply rooted in Unitarian Universalist values and community. […]