Generational change isn’t easy. Westside, the UUA and the country are all going through major generational change now. How has that change looked over Westside’s long transition? This is also Alex’s final service at Westside and so it’s his goodbye, too.
Continue readingThis Sunday is Westside’s annual celebration of religious exploration program and of volunteers.
Continue readingWe hear a lot about the importance of guilt in our lives. As religious liberals do we fall into the trap of taking on too much guilt that can make us powerless rather than powerful?
Continue readingMemorial Day is most often about death, memorials and remembering those who have died. There are those who help us recover from such tragic times and give unconditional love. What are they, and why are our animal companions so important for our lives?
Continue readingRespect for the interdependent web of all existence compels us to fix the climate crisis – easier said than done. How can we move against the powerful systems fossil fuels have established globally? And how can we not lose hope?
Continue readingEver wonder where the stereotype of Asian Americans as “The Model Minority” came from? Ever wonder how such a heterogeneous and diverse group, composed of Koreans, Japanese, Chinese, Indians, Filipinos, Vietnamese and many more, got “lumped” together in a category called Asian American? Ever wonder about the diversity of challenges
Continue reading”When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them…” But of course, there were
Continue readingThere are actually different versions of Mother’s Day. One is well known; the other not so much. This morning we will celebrate both versions of Mother’s Day with a Flower Celebration and much more.
Continue readingPlease join us following the service on June 2. A quorum is required to vote on next year’s board of trustees, and nominating committee and to approve the 2019-2020 budget. Membership lists will be posted 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Please check them for accuracy.
Continue readingPlease join us for this very important congregational meeting following the service on May 5, 2019. The membership of Westside will be voting on the call of Rev. Christopher Wulff. 90% of membership must be represented for this vote and proxy voting is not allowed.
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