The Transcendentalists of the Early 19th century greatly influenced our Unitarian Universalism of today. Their exuberance in literature, poetry, spirituality, and social justice rippled through the society of their day. But who were they and what was their connection to the commune called Brook Farm? Let’s explore!  

We Unitarian Universalists have few rituals beyond the lighting of the chalice and the structure of our service. We can learn from our Jewish brethren how we can improve our lives and our happiness by emulating some of their rituals of Rosh Hashanah, a 10-day holiday and the second most important Jewish high days and … Continue reading “Rituals of Balance and Harmony”