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Considering the present state of "the labor class," we will look at the visions by those who fought and fight for worker rights. Might we look to labor to birth new visions?

Do you have questions for me? They could be about the Fellowship, or theology, or current events, or Unitarian Universalism, or whatever is on your heart and mind. At the beginning of the service I’ll invite you to write questions on index cards, which will be collected along with the offering. The sermon will be made up of my responses.

Social justice has always been central to Unitarian Universalist spirituality. What forms does that take in our present age? How might we connect? How do we prepare for the work?

We join in worship for many reasons. Mary Raskin, Madrikha, will describe Humanistic Judaism and how her community joins together in community to celebrate Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).

It's a common phrase often used in closing a letter, or email, or part of a spoken goodbye. What are the ways we find to "take care"?

It's a term we hear a lot these days in the media, referring to the impassioned repetition of a questionable claim even after it is proven false. Where did this phrase come from? What does it hide?

"Don't Know Mind" sometimes called beginners mind functions in many ways. The secret is to be skillful in your understanding, and to make it work for you as a tool of discovery rather than as an excuse. We'll get up close and personal with don't know mind.

One of the definitions of "conviction" is "a firmly held belief or opinion." But convictions can sometimes run deeper than opinions and survive across changing beliefs. Where do convictions come from? How do they guide us?

Most religions and ethical systems speak of the virtues of humility. Is there a place for healthy pride? Is pride the opposite of humility? Where do the two meet?

What does patriotism look like in 2018? Hand over the heart? Taking a knee? How do we express a love for country along with our commitment to resisting the most destructive forces within it?