Speaker: Casey Stainsby

Unnaming, Renaming

To explore the monthly theme of being Theologically Alive, we will dive into one creative realm that is rich with meaning making: science fiction and fantasy writing. Ursula K. Le Guin wrote the short story She Unnames Them in a moment of feeling inspired to “rewrite the Bible.” In this story, the character we know … Continue reading Unnaming, Renaming

One Little Song Under the Sun

What happens when you put an ancient wisdom text in conversation with a modern country song?  The Book of Ecclesiastes begins with a poem describing how there is “nothing new under the sun.” According to the narrator, Qohelet, in a world where everything repeats and yet nothing endures, there is no ultimate meaning to life. … Continue reading One Little Song Under the Sun

Riding the Waves: National UU Youth and Young Adult Communities Through the Pandemic

In her position as Youth and Young Adult Program and Events Coordinator with the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC), Casey has been privileged to journey with Unitarian Universalist teenagers and young adults across the country through this upside-down year. In this service we will explore how the pandemic has been particularly tough for young folks, as … Continue reading Riding the Waves: National UU Youth and Young Adult Communities Through the Pandemic