I am a Unitarian Universalist and whether or not you are as well I am interested in having a conversation about how we approach prayer from our different traditions. Specifically, I am interested in new forms of prayer and practice that are aware of the post-Christian, religiously pluralistic country in which we live. Does prayer [...]
In high school, I learned a powerful song in my youth group that I have experienced in worship many times since. One section of the lyrics went, “Rising up like a phoenix from the fire, brothers and sisters spread your wings and fly higher.” Last week, I was thinking about this song and what meaning [...]
I spent the last two weeks in a land named holy by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, seeking peace, understanding, wholeness. My travels took me through countless narratives, religious expressions, political stalemates, cultures, and the lives of people who reside at the center of all that is holy about this part of the world. This was [...]

On Saturday, I will depart for a two-week journey through the Holy Land of Israel/Palestine. As the days countdown, I am mindful of the very complex journey this will be for me and the other students and professors from my seminary. I decided to write this post not just to get out some of my [...]

I have always felt that having a December birthday right around the time of Christmas prevents me from fully appreciating either celebration. However, New Year’s is another holiday that is near my birthday (12/15), which I have come to appreciate its proximity. Whereas birthdays represent the beginning of a New Year of an individual’s life, [...]

Today is my birthday, but I won’t be celebrating this year. I woke up this morning not thinking about my 24 years of life, but about the 26 lost souls, and 20 of these victims who never got a chance to see the full beauty of this earth. My heart aches on this day when [...]

I really want to build off of the last topic of the week, “Why Are You Here?,” by fostering a conversation of sharing our interests, professional career goals, and other gifts that we bring to this community, understanding that its our gifts that make this community supportive and transformative. All of us are on our [...]

Why are you here? It is an ambiguous statement because it relates to both your ultimate existence and life here on this earth, but it could also be a question in reference to a contextual situation. While existential questions are important, today I am interested in a less cosmic question: Why did you decide to [...]

My work with State of Formation is exhilarating, mainly because it is built upon a beautiful model of emerging leaders empowering emerging leaders. We are an interreligious vocal minority rising to the pluralistic demands of our globalized society. And my work, as humbly as I walk, is to help recruit, inspire, enhance, and further the [...]

Dear State of Formation, I am very pleased to announce that we as a national and international community are continuing to grow and unfold, as we enter the third year of State of Formation! This year we are excited about a new program that seeks out Regional Recruiting Directors (RRDs) to help discover and connect [...]
Hello! My name is Nicolas Cable and this fall I will enter my second year of he Master of Divinity program at Chicago Theological Seminary. I am a Unitarian Universalist, interfaith leader, and socially engaged citizen. I seek ordination as a congregational ministry and hope my ministry can be a progressive light of justice and peace in the world.