Check out the new glass curio cabinet in the Sullivan Library. Displayed are USG Orders of Service from 1930, 1958, 1961, 1963 and 1995. These little introductions act as historic “ticklers” for our congregational past. Brief explanations appear on the left side of the cabinet … read more.
Cynthia Claus has returned to San Miguel de Allende and her UU congregation there, UUFSMA, for the next 9 months. She wanted to share some of the ways in which her congregation helps the Mexican community in which they are so welcomed.Â
They give over … read more.
At the Annual Meeting on May 19, 2019, perspectives were shared about the proposed 8th Principle. The large majority of those who spoke were in favor of USG adopting it in support of the denomination adopting it. People spoke about our 7 Principles as not … read more.
The first: Jump into a time capsule with me and let’s go back to the fall of 1986. I was a 47 year old, separated from my husband after 19 years of marriage, a mother of two teenagers, teaching and living in Elkins Park. Besides … read more.
I want to share the prayer I gave on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to
the PA Senate. My hope (ok I can even say prayer) is that it is a prayer that
resonates for many of us throughout our nation.
Love,
Kent
Prayer given to Pennsylvania State Senate
By Rev. Kent … read more.
Difficult Conversations are not a one-time event. Real conversation takes time to grow and for participants to gain trust in each other and get comfortable being uncomfortable. So we want to continue the Difficult Conversations on White Privilege, White Supremacy and White Fragility to include … read more.
A Ministry Moment delivered by Susan Bockius to the congregation on May 27, 2018
I have had the privilege recently in the Elderhood program here at USG of looking back over my life in the company of friends. In numerous sessions of an autobiographical writing group, we have stared down the tunnel of … read more.
Dear Friends,
I have a special request for you.
As many of you know I’ve been visiting 2 families that are in Sanctuary at the First Methodist Church in Germantown. My friend Beverly Lucas called me one day and said her church needed help translating something for … read more.
Dear Friends,
Back in September at one of our staff meetings, I mentioned that Michael and I had finally gotten married after 40 years of being together. Kent immediately said that the congregation would want to celebrate us and the rest of the staff agreed … read more.
Please click on the link below to see the letter that USG sent to the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. We sent a similar letter of condolence and solidarity to neighboring synagogues.
