Tiny Shifts

Letting go with intention

A 15-minute ritual for releasing what no longer serves you and setting intentions for your path forward.

How The Unitarian Universalists Invented Christmas

Rev. Sean explores the history of the American Christmas celebration. 
 
Learn more by reading "How The Unitarian and The Universalists Invented Christmas" by Susan Jean Ritchie.

Be A Rebel

"The frontier of the rebellion is everywhere..." Rev. Sean kicks us off with a special star wars mini-sermon. Then, Rev. Gretchen draws on Hanukkah and the Maccabean Revolt to explore how making small choices to rebel daily can build our capacity to take a stand on a larger scale.

Why Your Curses Are Actually Gifts But Not In A Toxic Way

Revs. Sean and Gretchen guide us in exploring how by being present to the painful or challenging parts of our life, we can witness, allow, and partner with the transformative work that is always ongoing.
Also, enjoy a bonus conversation between Revs. Gretchen and Sean about wrestling with which winter holidays to celebrate and the intersection of honoring pluralism and holding space for the religious trauma that some may have when arriving at Unitarian Universalism.

Memory as a Tool for Hope

This week we're kicking off a new series, Simple Gifts. Let's dive into some honest talk about this time of year and explore some tools for navigating the season. Together, let's remember the best gifts of this season arrive not when we add on but when we let go. This week, Rev. Gretchen explores how memory can be a tool for hope.

Center: Taize Vespers

Rev. Sean guides us in a special Taize Vespers-inspired podcast to help us center, restore and connect with our spirituality.

After Club Q: Queer reflections on living in America

A special episode unpacking and processing the aftermath of the murder of five people at Club Q through a queer lens.
With Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Rev. Gretchen Haley and Charlie Williamson, who is a lifelong UU and works at the Pride Resource Center at CSU.
As we face a society that continues to fuel hatred against LGBT+ people, how should love respond? 
Learn more about the Foothills Unitarian Be More Gay movement at bemorelove.org

How to love the holidays

Revs. Elaine and Sean share some ways you can bring some intention into your holidays and love this celebratory season.