Monthly Archives: November 2007

Gratitude and hospitality

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Rev. Bret

Gratitude leads to hospitality, and hospitality engenders gratitude. Both of these spiritual practices reflects the other in a circle that begins and ends in thriving communities of faith. Although not originally planned as a two-part sermon series, it turned out … Continue reading →

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A few photos of U Bar U

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Rev. Bret

As promised, a few photos of our two-day retreat at U Bar U, the UU retreat center in the Texas hill country. The pink building you see here is of straw bale construction. We’re definitely taking notes (of the construction, … Continue reading →

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We are here

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Rev. Bret

We’re spending tonight and tomorrow night in the Hill Country at U Bar U (formerly Quakerland, until a bunch of UU churches bought it from the Friends) for my sabbath. Since moving to San Antonio we haven’t gotten out to … Continue reading →

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Pulling Wallpaper

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Rev. Bret

As Unitarian Universalists we sometimes struggle with how to honor or veterans and our deep commitment to sowing seeds of peace in the world. We need to critique our national policies when they conflict with our personal and shared values, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the scooter seat

Posted on November 10, 2007 by Rev. Bret

I finally broke down and bought a scooter — been wanting one for years and the time seemed right. It’s a 1994 Honda Helix 250. That’s 250cc’s, so it’s actually classified as a motorcycle since it’ll do 85+ mph and … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Rev. Bret

Many of the world’s traditions celebrate this time of year when the veil between life and death, light and dark, is the thinnest. Samhaim, El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), All Souls, Halloween, and other holidays ask … Continue reading →

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The meaning of radical hospitality

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Rev. Bret

Radical Hospitality: I’ve used this term many times over the past few months but haven’t really explained it. “Radical hospitality” has become something of a spiritual buzzword lately as more and more congregations (in many faith traditions), struggle with what … Continue reading →

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