easter morning, unitarian church
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Easter at a Unitarian Church is not like Easter at other churches - it's not about, as George likes to call it, Zombie Jesus Day.
Today, the sermon was called, "Hope, When Hope Is Hard to Find." Our minister suggested there are three ways to tap into hope: 1) help others, 2) always strive to be your best self, and 3) remember the big picture. In discussing helping others, Reverend Grimm quoted Ram Dass, who said, "you live, you help," and suggested that our awareness of the suffering of others promotes compassion. In striving to be our best selves, we must endeavor to live our most deeply held values. Personally, I probably have the most difficulty remembering the big picture, so of course, that is the element I am having a hardest time describing. Maybe you can share your wisdom relating to that point!
Promoting the Annual Pledge Drive:
Stained Glass Window:
The organist is John Riss, an amazing musician and an Ithaca College graduate.
We're both somewhat allergic to church, so it's nice to know that a service can be interesting and thought-provoking.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love "Zombie Jesus Day"! Too funny!