The Christmas story is filled with fearful people. Mary, the shepherds, Herod, especially – and probably even Joseph – were all terribly afraid, and all dealt with their fears in different ways. What fresh inspiration does the Christmas story offer us, as we live in fearful, hopeful times? This morning we will also sing lots … Continue reading Be Not Afraid!
Rev. Dr. Jane E. Mauldin, Consulting Inspired by our congregation’s theme this season of “Reawakening and Reconnecting,” we will explore: in a world of constant change, ambiguity, and fear, how might we reawaken to a hopeful reality and reconnect to sources of strength and community? When life feels like a whirlwind tossing us around, where … Continue reading Are You in Kansas or in Oz?
Our small but mighty congregation has been through some tough times and some spectacular times over the 35 years of its existence. We are, first and foremost, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, devoted to a spirit of openness, and committed to justice and respect for one another. As we approach 2023, we are at the cusp … Continue reading Reawakening and Reconnecting
2022-23 Worship Theme is “Displacement and Human Rights” UU congregations devote one Sunday to discuss the work of the UUA Office at the United Nations, the work of the United Nations itself, and how we as Unitarian Universalists both support the UN and hold it accountable to its ideals. United Nations Day is October 24, the date … Continue reading United Nations Day
During the High Holy Day of Yom Kippur this week, Jewish people around the globe engage in the deep spiritual practice of seeking and granting forgiveness to one another. Like our Jewish neighbors, when Unitarian Universalists seek forgiveness, we do not expect a scapegoat or a sacrificed messiah to do the work for us. Instead, … Continue reading There Is A Season
Please bring your well-behaved pets to church this Sunday to have them blessed by Pastor Bonnie Poirier! If your pet is not up for the church experience or if they have crossed the Rainbow Bridge you may bring pictures of your beloved pets. The blessing will be done while the children are still in the … Continue reading Pet Blessing Service
Please bring, if you wish, an object that has meaning for you, to place on our front table during our “Story for All Ages”. Perhaps in your hurricane box are not only documents and diplomas, but also a few sacred things that carry deep meaning for you. Our sacred things may be photos, or shells, … Continue reading What’s in Your Hurricane Box?
Sermon by Rev. Amanda Weatherspoon, Associate Minister River Road Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethesda MD Although Labor Day is a time to honor and celebrate the paid labor it takes to keep our communities going, we know there are many forms of unpaid labor in our midst. How can we honor the many ways each of … Continue reading A Labor of Love
Join us this Sunday as we listen to Rev Scott Alexander explain the roots of our Universalism faith and how it relates to the Religious Right. Tamara Murray will lead the service. Greeters are Jude Selva and Leslie Roussel.
In her last Sunday with us as our Consulting Minister, with stories, songs and personal recollections, Rev. Jane will share why she is a Unitarian Universalist, how this faith gives her hope in our challenging times, and what she imagines as our future as a congregation. Special music by Spiritus. Tamara Murray will lead the … Continue reading What I Believe
