Juneteenth is a celebration of the day (June 19th, 1865) that the freedom promised in the Emancipation Proclamation was finally realized. The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara is committed to … Continue reading Claiming Freedom

Unitarian Universalism is often known as a faith of “deeds, not creeds” – that is to say, our actions toward the good are what define us, and shared values of … Continue reading Collective Values, Personal Grace

I recently walked the National Mall in Washington DC, which offered an opportunity to reflect on the stories we tell about this nation and how our democratic ideals have evolved … Continue reading Written in Stone

This past Earth Day, I mentioned that an ethic of “enough-ness” is what we need to counteract an ethic of scarcity. Let’s dive in deeper to what being “enough” really … Continue reading An Ethic of Enough-ness

Interdependence is one of our core values – but it’s not just about the way we are connected here and now. There is also a way in which we are … Continue reading Generational Wisdom

Easter, for this lifelong Unitarian Universalist, has always raised more questions than answers. My question this year: What if the story of the Resurrection is not about salvation, but about … Continue reading What if Love?

There is a movement afoot to undo decades of progress for disability rights. Now is the moment to rise together and refuse to go back, to celebrate adaptive change as … Continue reading Prophetic Inclusion

Resilience has been a “buzz word” for recently, and as a 150 year old institution, the Unitarian Society has learned a thing or two about what it takes to stand … Continue reading Ready for Anything