Author: John Wunderlin
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June 2026 Worship Service: The Summer Solstice
Read more: June 2026 Worship Service: The Summer SolsticeThe Summer Solstice, arriving this year on June 20, marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. For thousands of years, people around the world have celebrated this turning point in the annual cycle of light and darkness. Whether through festivals, bonfires, gatherings, or quiet reflection, the solstice has long invited us…
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June 9, 2026 – Can Cycles of History Explain our Troubled Times?
Read more: June 9, 2026 – Can Cycles of History Explain our Troubled Times?Can Cycles of History Explain our Troubled Times? George Friedman (a geopolitical forecaster, founder of Geopolitical Futures and NYT bestselling author of “The Next 100 Years”) published “The Storm Before the Calm,” predicting in 2020 the reshaping of foreign policy, economics and culture that we are currently experiencing. He explains this upheaval as a unique…
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Apr. 18, 2026. Humanism and Unitarianism – Past, Present and Future
Read more: Apr. 18, 2026. Humanism and Unitarianism – Past, Present and FutureHumanism and Unitarianism – Past, Present and Future Dr. Terry Anderson discusses the important and evolving relationship between Humanism and Unitarianism, tracing their shared roots in reason, freedom, and human dignity. It examines how these traditions have influenced one another historically, how they interact today, and what their future partnership might look like in addressing modern ethical, spiritual,…
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April 14, 2026 – Social & Spiritual Impacts of AI Chatbots
Read more: April 14, 2026 – Social & Spiritual Impacts of AI ChatbotsNAUA Academy Session:“Social & Spiritual Impacts of AI Chatbots” Mark Reimers discusses the potential impacts of generative AI on our society over the next few years. What changes may we expect in how we work, in human relationships, and in our states of mind? Recent Posts Archives
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Oct. 14, 2025: The Science of Consciousness
Read more: Oct. 14, 2025: The Science of ConsciousnessThe October Academy presentation featured guest speaker Mark Reimers. How do the billions of neurons in your head, tangled together like jello spaghetti, produce feeling, determination, love and laughter? Waking up, deliberation, remembering, effortful thinking, inner conflict, and day-dreaming are all aspects of consciousness. We will discuss how studies of brain activity during these kinds…
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NAUA Member Services Committee Update
Read more: NAUA Member Services Committee UpdateThe newly established NAUA Member Services Committee presented their Action Plan to the NAUA Board of Trustees on March 12th. Many who participated in last year’s Summit will find their ideas expressed below. The Committee has a threefold purpose: 1. To recruit new members; 2. To ensure that current members are and remain engaged; 3. To Identify…
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Mar. 15, 2025 – Yours, Mine and Ours: The NAUA Going Forward
Read more: Mar. 15, 2025 – Yours, Mine and Ours: The NAUA Going ForwardThis month’s worship service explores various perspectives (“Yours, Mine and Ours”) on the future of the NAUA. Join on the 3rd Saturday of the month to take a closer look at our purpose and direction, what the NAUA is, and where we would like to see it going. Recent Posts Archives
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NAUA Celebrates International Women’s Day
Read more: NAUA Celebrates International Women’s DayConsistent with our support for the inherent rights and dignity of all persons, we celebrate and call for action on International Women’s Day on March 8. International Women’s Day (IWD), is a global recognition and call to action that is dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. Established by the United Nations…
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Origin story of the NAUA – According to Chat GPT
Read more: Origin story of the NAUA – According to Chat GPTThe Origin of the North American Unitarian Association (NAUA) The North American Unitarian Association (NAUA) was founded in 2022 as a response to concerns that the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) had shifted away from its core values of religious freedom, intellectual inquiry, and diversity of thought. A group of Unitarian Universalists, including congregational leaders and laypeople, felt that the…