Even though it may be quite impossible for us to accept the physical resurrection of Jesus as a fact of history, we may yet accept the Easter myth as it has come down to us – a curious mix of pagan rites and Jewish festivals, Christian legends and folk traditions – as a reminder of … Continue reading Rise Again
This Easter Sunday, please join us for a service led by Rev. Stefan Jonasson. He will talk to us about some of the Easter stories and myths in the New Testament and what wisdom they can offer us. The Choir will sing. Service Coordinator: Jill Moats Sermon Video Pilgrims on the Emmaus Road Order of Service … Continue reading Pilgrims on the Emmaus Road
Even though we have roots in Christianity, UUs have a very different perspective on Easter than what you’ll find in a mainline church. Our emphasis on Jesus as a human teacher and community organizer asks us to reckon with the idea that the tomb was not empty; that he died and did not resurrect. So … Continue reading A Tomb is No Place to Stay
One of the quips often made about Unitarian Universalists around Easter is that our Unitarian history means we’re the folks who believe that Jesus didn’t get back up again. How can we use the story of Easter in these times of illness and despair to remind of the hope and joy we can kindle in … Continue reading Hope in a Time of Despair
