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Philadelphia Celebrates Rakhi

Through this service, folks will learn about Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival which literally means Bonds of Protection, and celebrates sibling bonds symbolized through the tying of bracelets or Rakhis. Historically and in contemporary times Rakhi has been used to build solidarity across communities, particularly … read more.

Fear And All Its Friends, India Wood

As part of the Promoting Peace, Justice and Freedom for All Palestinians event, UUs of Mt. Airy and USG present a joint worship service featuring India Wood, National Organizer for the Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East.

India Wood is a dual-degree, aspirant Unitarian … read more.

Am I (Still) My Brother’s Keeper? Mary Kalyna

The service will focus on the war in Ukraine. We will be asking what is our responsibility to one another at this moment, and how can we take action to make that responsibility real? Mary will be in dialogue with two special guest speakers: David, a … read more.

Spiritual Experiences and Social Justice, Ryan Hurd

This service explores how attending to our extraordinary and spiritual experiences can transform and expand our worldview.

You can watch a recording of the service on YouTube HERE. 

Ryan Hurd (he/him) is a dream researcher, educator and author, and a lifelong UU who lives near Blue Bell … read more.

Creating Sacred Spaces, Rob Seitz

This service is an exploration of how we can create sacred spaces in our homes and in our neighborhoods. How can we imbue our surroundings with memory, meaning, and connection? Rob will tell stories about his use of labyrinths, altars, fire pits, and natural elements … read more.

Is Joy a Cop Out? Marjorie Winther

Joy is a form of resistance—or is it? When does seeking joy cross over into “toxic positivity?” To what extent does filling our hearts with joy drown out the real need to fight injustice? How do we care for the spiritual health of ourselves and … read more.

Imagination Bends the Arc, Emily Joy Goldberg

The 19th century abolitionist and Unitarian minister Theodore Parker and the 20th century civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke about the arc of the moral universe. What will it take to bend that arc in this 21st century? How can … read more.