The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:

We speak a LOT about our 7 UU Principles – not nearly so much about our 6 UU Sources. In 2019-20, as we build toward a thriving future, our Worship focus will be the Sources we draw from … for strength, for wisdom, for comfort … and so much more.

• 1. September: Celebrating our UU Sources
• 2. October: #1 Direct Experience
• 3. November: #2 Prophetic People
• 4. December: Experiencing our Sources
• 5. January: #4 Jewish & Christian Teachings
• 6. February: Sources of Service
• 7. March: #3 World Religions
• 8. April: #5 Humanist Teachings
• 9. May: #6 Earth-Centred Traditions
• 10. June: Sources of Celebration

Six Sources

• Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
• Words and deeds of prophetic people* which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love; *edited for inclusive language
• Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life
• Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbours as ourselves
• Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
• Spiritual teachings of Earth-centred traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature

We’re going to make a deeper study of our beloved Candle Affirmation:

Embracing Our Affirmation

• September – affirmation
• October – light
• November – inspire us
• December – use our power
• January – heal & not harm
• February – help & not hinder
• March – serve
• April – spirit of truth
• May – loving affection
• June – trusting hope