Jefferson Unitarian Church CUUPS (Covenant of UU Pagans) does not embrace any exclusive path or one specific Tradition. We are a chapter that is part of a larger North American movement dedicated to educating people about Pagan beliefs and practices. The Unitarian Universalist Association recognizes Pagan paths as a legitimate expression of spirituality and a path toward religious truth. This association validates individual pursuit of personal faith while offering the benefits and resources of …

What makes Shaolin Kung Fu Different? The practice of Shaolin is first and foremost a spiritual discipline. Schools that claim to teach Shaolin but only teach the physical aspects of the art are not teaching authentic Shaolin, but simply "Chinese Martial Arts". Shaolin is not a religion with a set of doctrines and beliefs that one must adhere to. Rather, it is adiscipline of of personal growth and training with the intent of understanding the deeper aspects of life in an experiential way. In …

Have you ever had a spiritual experience that changed your life in an instant? A profound "opening" or a voice that spoke to you in a time of hopelessness and opened your mind up to a different path? An epiphany or God-like voice? Would you like to share your experience with others? Without worrying about whether your friends / family think you are talking "crazy"? Without committing yourself to a religious belief that limits or corrals your connection to a higher presence?  Me too. I am startin …