Speaker: Rev Joel Tishken

Everyday words

http://telegraphharp.com/cat … and their racist connotations In the words of Bishop Desmond Tutu, “Language is very powerful. Language does not describe reality. Language creates the reality that it describes.” Many commonly used words and phrases in our everyday conversations have racist histories and connotations. Together we’ll explore some of these so that our language might contribute … Continue reading Everyday words

Fourth Principle and U(U)

Join us as we collectively reflect on the UU Fourth Princible, “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” What does it mean to you? What does it mean for our community?

Homecoming 2022

Homecoming 2022 You are invited to the UUCCHC 2022 Homecoming service on September 11. In the spirit of the Homecoming tradition, everyone who has ever been a friend or member of UUCCHC–past, present, and future–is invited to this special Sunday service. Rev. Joel will be delivering a sermon titled “Apocalypse. Now?” Masks are required upstairs … Continue reading Homecoming 2022

Coal, Curses, and Collision

Join us as we celebrate Labor Day with a look at West Virginia. Few places exemplify extractive capitalism and the collusion of government with big business better than West Virginia’s coal industry. So profound is the impact on the land and people that some alternative means of explaining why things have gone as they did … Continue reading Coal, Curses, and Collision

Apocalypse. Now?

Is the world, to employ an American allegory of unclear origin, “going to hell in a handbasket?” Is our contemporary country and world especially fraught and more troubled then ever? Is the apocalypse now? Join us as we consider whether this is the beginning of the end…or perhaps not.

From Candomblé to Vodou

African-derived religions refers to a family of religions practiced across the Western Hemisphere with traditions deriving from West and Central Africa. Join us as we explore what UUs should know about these religions, their histories, and their practitioners.

Prayer at All Angles

Prayer comes in many forms with many purposes. Join us as we explore options from around the world of what prayer can be. We’ll examine prayer horizontally (at zero degrees), vertically (at 90 degrees), and at angles between.

Nature as a Higher Power

Nature inspires theists and non-theists, mystics and poets, humanists and ecologists.  Join us as explore some words and reflections from those who adore Nature from a variety of theological perspectives.