Join us for this talk by member Andrew Whitmont, who has previously spoken about the history of mythological symbolism across the historical ages. In this talk he will share his ideas regarding the mythology we see emerging as the iron age recedes and the nuclear electronic age unfolds, an age of individual empowerment and the collapse … Continue reading Mythology of the Future, Part 3
This time of year we are urged to feel and spread joy, but these superficial messages are often in the service of merchandising. In a follow-up to our service of November 21, Susan Kaphammer invites you to take a deeper look at ordinary joy and joy that changes the world, at joy in the midst … Continue reading Choosing Joy, Part 2
Join in this online Zoom service by Dr. John Luopa, University UU Church from January 10, 2021. (Watch the weekly update or contact the office for link.) Dr. Luopa addresses the three principal functions of religion, questions how they are functioning in our current reality, then segues to what he considers indispensable. Listen to this clear-thinking and passionate … Continue reading Tune In Together: Source of the Larger Liberty
Our previously scheduled service for Sun., Nov. 21, 2021 on frayed edges has been postponed. Please join Sunny Sonker, Susan Kaphammer and Linda King this Sunday for a service of music and words titled “Choosing Joy.” This service will be held in person! Please see our COVID policies here.
During the past 65 years, the history of the UU community in Yakima has closely mirrored the history of the nation-wide UU Association — both have evolved to accommodate changing ideas of what “liberal religion” means. This review of our history will suggest some ideas on what the future will bring, as our Yakima UU … Continue reading UU Highlights: General to Local, Past to Present
Relationships have been a major focus of our October UUCY services. We’ve explored sharing, journeying together, mending our frayed edges and what it means to nurture and cultivate relationships. This Sunday Linda King will facilitate as we explore the goblins (mischievous sprites), ghouls (beings that feed on us) and ghosts (life essences) in our lives. … Continue reading Goblins, Ghouls and Ghosts in Your Life
Pandemic time has given us the chance to learn an important truth about relationships by bringing so much to a halt and making us more mindful and deliberate about our interactions. An essential learning about cultivating relationships is how important it is to Go Slow. We can find a quieter way of moving; a more … Continue reading Cultivating Relationships
In the face of mounting atheism, disbelief and abandonment of the metaphysical images and stories of the Iron Age we can reflect on what resonates for us now as we enter the Technological Era. Join presenter Andrew Whitmont on this thought-provoking journey. This service will take place on Zoom; watch the weekly update or contact the … Continue reading Unfolding Mythology of the Nuclear Electronic Age, Part One
We are living in times of significant change. The recent past has brought upheavals in daily activities, relationships, and social expectations. Our UUCY congregation has been and continues to be experiencing changes in where we are, who we are, and what we do. We are challenged by change in all aspects of our lives to … Continue reading Embracing Possibilities