Download or read book Twelve Step Unitarian Universalists written by Ken and Cathean and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2014 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unitarian Universalist writers reflect on their experiences while walking the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and other Twelve-Step programs. Some of the authors have been deeply inspired and affected by the Twelve Steps. Others have struggled with the God-language of AA and have had to reinterpret it for themselves. Still others have maintained long-time sobriety and have found lasting support from the larger fellowship of Twelve Step programs. All tell their stories with great honesty and humility, providing inspiration and hope for those who struggle with addiction and for their friends and family members. Each Step is explored with two separate heartfelt essays, plus a meditation or prayer. Ideal for small groups to read, reflect upon, and discuss, or for individual reflection. The editors and authors have remained anonymous, in keeping with the time-honored tradition of Twelve-Step practice. Twelve-Step Unitarian Universalists: Essays on Recovery was originally published with the title Restored to Sanity: Essays on the Twelve Steps. The title was changed to be more inclusive of people of all abilities and challenges.
Download or read book Anonymous Christians written by Herbert E. Hudson IV and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the relationship of clergy to Twelve Step programs. Field research of pastors in the Florida Keys found that they are unsure if addiction is a disease or a sin, and whether the Twelve Steps are based on Christianity. Lessons learned include the validity of both traditional Twelve Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Christ-centered programs such as Celebrate Recovery, the coherence of sin and disease explanations of addiction, and the significance of modern addiction theory. The specific outcome of this study is the development of a course syllabus for clergy on addiction recovery through Twelve Step philosophy.
Download or read book The Call to Care written by Karen L. Hutt and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2016 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, Unitarian Universalist chaplains come together to share why they care, who they care for, and how they care. In sixteen heartfelt and thoughtful essays, they provide a close-up view of their day-to-day ministry in hospitals, hospices, prisons, the military, the police force, and rehabilitation centers. With the increasing secularization of our culture and the growing numbers of religious seekers, Unitarian Universalist chaplains today play ever-more important roles in these institutions. They model non-sectarian care for a world that is increasingly spiritual but not religious. These writers open a window into the caring arts as they share their stories about companioning people in crisis who are on a journey to find meaning and purpose in difficult times.
Download or read book Beyond Fundraising written by Wayne B. Clark and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Jesus is a picture book that introduces young children (ages 4-8) to Jesus and his lessons of love, kindness, forgiveness and peace. Meet Jesus emphasizes the humanity rather than the divinity of Jesus, giving the story broad appeal for liberal or progressive Christians and non-Christians alike. The text includes Bible references with corresponding Bible passages in the back of the book.
Download or read book A Chosen Faith written by John A. Buehrens and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of the classic introduction to the history and beliefs of Unitarian Universalism—from a senior minister of the Unitarian Church For those contemplating religious choices, Unitarian Universalism offers an appealing alternative to religious denominations that stress theological creeds over individual conviction and belief. Featuring two new chapters, a revealing and entertaining foreword by best-selling author Robert Fulghum, and a new preface by UU moderator Denise Davidoff, this updated edition of the classic introductory text on Unitarian Universalism explores the many sources of the living tradition of this ‘chosen faith’.
Download or read book The Sermon on the Mount the Twelve Steps and the Royal Road written by Daniel Hazelwood and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Sermon on the Mount, the Twelve Steps, and the Royal Road, Dan Hazelwood presents a unique blend of early church Christianity and the twelve-step recovering program that explains how the Christian experience changed over the last four hundred years and how the twelve-step process reconnects a spiritually seeking person to a deeper Christ experience that many mainstream churches cannot duplicate. In preparation for this journey into studying the sermon, he takes the reader on a historical church odyssey and highlights significant philosophical, church, and secular events that not only affected Christian thought but also were significant in altering how current Christians view Christ. He also demonstrates why early Christians viewed Christ differently. By providing this background, he prepares the reader to study the sermon in a manner the early church did while simultaneously demonstrating why the twelve steps represent a reconnection to an almost lost and forgotten Christ experience. Complementing this journey is an exhaustive examination of biblical Greek so that the reader may gain a deeper understanding of the sermon in its original, majestic splendor. This challenging and thought-provoking book unlocks the deeper meanings of many biblical passages and greatly enhances a spiritual seekers walk.
Download or read book The Addiction Ministry Handbook written by Denis G. Meacham and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Upcycle Your Congregation written by Sarah Lammert and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhancing the quality of congregational life doesn’t always require huge outlays of time and treasure. There are many ways we can “upcycle” the things we already do in our churches, with resources we already have. These nine engaging essays from Unitarian Universalist leaders in the field show creative ways to transform the main ingredients of our congregations into something relevant, innovative, and new.
Download or read book A Divided America Can Recover From Shame Blame written by Dr. Janet C. Lindeman PhD and published by Paper Gold Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you the recipient of shame and blame or the perpetrator of it? Would you like America to be less divided? If so, this is the book for you. A divided nation and shaming and blaming individuals can eventually destroy themselves. President Lincoln is often quoted as having said, “Together we stand. Divided we fall.” The United States of America are no longer united. The situation is reaching a crisis point. People are losing faith in themselves and their government to deal with these divides. The upcoming 2020 election will likely probably bring out the competitive, divisive rhetoric from all sides. How will we all deal with this? All the black-and-white, good/bad thinking is exhausting on all sides of the various conflicts. A retired psychologist, not a politician, Dr. Lindeman believes we can all benefit from an alternative, holistic thinking. This small book can alter the way you approach any potential conflict.
Download or read book Coming of Age Handbook for Congregations written by Sarah Gibb Millspaugh and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2009 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Day in Recovery written by Lane Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book offers a short, daily experience to help bring readers back to their spiritual center in the daily moments of struggle and questioning. The editors have collected daily quotes, reflections, and questions for readers on their spiritual journey of recovery, with each month focusing on one of the 12 steps"--
Download or read book Twelve Wisdom Steps written by Andrea Travers and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beneath the well-known twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) are concealed the universal principles of spiritual practice as they are expressed in traditional religions and wisdom traditions; including Buddhism, Christianity, Cosmology, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American Spirituality, and Taoism. This wisdom expressed itself in a 20th century movement known as A.A. The purpose of this book is to ensure that seekers from all faith traditions have an opportunity to realize and appreciate the universality of transformative spiritual practices. We humans share common ground today, despite cultural and superficial differences. In Twelve Wisdom Steps: Unifying Principles of the 12 Steps of A.A. Found in the Wisdom Traditions, Rev. Dr. Andrea emphasizes that amid all the seemingly unique and distinct religious expressions and forms there is an underlying binding truth which is shared that promotes a universal experience. This perceptive, engaging work challenges us to 'set our own traditional and cultural lenses aside and open ourselves to merging what we know with a new understanding of shared principles...at a time in our world when we are seeking to better understand each other and find common ground on which to relate'"--
Download or read book Voice to Voice Heart to Heart written by Sarah Voss and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 1996 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turning Point written by Fredric John Muir and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlining a bold vision for the future of Unitarian Universalism, 20 leaders issue a clarion call for change. In inspiring, fresh essays, they implore us to collectively liberate ourselves from patterns that prevent us from becoming a robust faith for a new age. Emerging from a history marred by the errors of individualism, exceptionalism, and anti-authoritarianism, Unitarian Universalism faces a crossroads. Turning Point shows a way forward, by embracing promises shaped from our theology: generosity, pluralism, and imagination. With essays that include the stories of creative new types of Unitarian Universalist communities across the country, this essential new collection outlines a liberal faith for the twenty-first century. It offers a vision of an inclusive, multicultural Beloved Community and inspires trust that Unitarian Universalism can deepen and grow once again, meeting the aching needs of a new generation.
Download or read book Why Can t Church Be More Like an AA Meeting written by Stephen R. Haynes and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do Christians need recovery? Or is recovery something needed by the church itself? Addiction—whether to a substance or to a behavior—is a problem within faith communities, just like it is everywhere else. But because churches are rarely experienced as safe places for dealing with addiction, co-addiction, or the legacy of family dysfunction, Christians tend to seek recovery from these conditions in Twelve-Step fellowships. Once they become accustomed to the ethos of vulnerability, acceptance, and healing that these fellowships provide, however, they are often left feeling that the church has failed them, with many asking: why can’t church be more like an AA meeting? Inspired by his own quest to find in church the sort of mutual support and healing he discovered in Twelve-Step fellowships, Stephen Haynes explores the history of Alcoholics Anonymous and its relationship to American Christianity. He shows that, while AA eventually separated from the Christian parachurch movement out of which it emerged, it retained aspects of Christian experience that the church itself has largely lost: comfort with brokenness and vulnerability, an emphasis on honesty and transparency, and suspicion toward claims to piety and respectability. Haynes encourages Christians to reclaim these distinctive elements of the Twelve-Step movement in the process of “recovering church.” He argues that this process must begin with he calls “Step 0,” which, as he knows from personal experience, can be the hardest step: the admission that, despite appearances, we are not fine.
Download or read book The Gospel of John written by Frederick Dale Bruner and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 1479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of a much-loved two volume Matthew commentary (1990) that he greatly revised and expanded fourteen years later, Frederick Dale Bruner now offers The Gospel of John: A Commentary -- more rich fruit of his lifetime of study and teaching. Rather than relying primarily on recent scholarship, Bruner honors and draws from the church's major John commentators throughout history, including Augustine, Chrysostom, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Bultmann, Barrett, and many more. Alongside this "historical interpretation" is Bruner's own contemporary interpretation, which incorporates a lucid translation of the text, references to recent scholarship, and his pastoral application of the Gospel to present-day experience. Like Bruner's other work, this commentary is rich in biblical insights, broadly historical, and deeply theological. Here is what Eugene Peterson said about Bruner's earlier work on Matthew: "This is the kind of commentary I most want -- a theological wrestling with Scripture. Frederick Dale Bruner grapples with the text not only as a technical exegete (although he does that very well) but as a church theologian, caring passionately about what these words tell us about God and ourselves. His Matthew commentary is in the grand traditions of Augustine, Calvin, and Luther -- expansive and leisurely, loving the text, the people in it, and the Christians who read it." The same could well be said about the present John commentary, which promises to be another invaluable resource for pastors, teachers, and laypeople alike.
Download or read book The Gadfly Papers written by Todd Eklof and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gadfly Papers is a collection of three essays written by Rev. Dr. Todd F. Eklof about the negative impacts the emerging culture of Political Correctness, Safetyism, and Identitarianism is having on America's most liberal religion. It's written specifically for Unitarian Universalists who care about the future of their faith, but will prove of interest to anyone seeking to understand how today's identity politics can fundamentally alter any institution, and presents a seminal case-study for researchers of this timely subject. The Gadfly Papers is a substantive, well argued work that's based on plenty of credible scholarship, yet is written in a conversational tone that makes its complex subject matter easy to understand. Whether you're a Unitarian Universalist, a student of history, social science, politics, or simply value the rare but refreshing application of logic, The Gadfly Papers is a book you won't put down until it's finished.
