Our lives continuously pivot at the meeting point of our experience of selfhood and the regular transformation of the contexts in which selfhood develops. Unitarian Universalism celebrates our lives as periods of constant change. How can our commitment to change spur us through uncertainty toward active and deliberate … read more.
Peter will read a number of his poems written over the past 35 years. He has been a member of the Unitarian Society of Germantown since 1973, when he, his wife, Marny and their children, moved to Philadelphia from England. He has worked at Temple … read more.
Unitarian Universalism embraces 7 Principles grounded in the humanistic teachings of the world’s religions. How do we translate these ideals into daily practices so that we actively engage in cultivating Beloved Community? One option is to build character traits that transcend boundaries with guidance from … read more.
In the dubious tradition of motivational speakers, this sermon will be an anti-motivational speech.
Rev. Neal is the Senior Minister of Main Line Unitarian Church, his fifth congregation as a pastor. Originally from North Carolina, he is also a clinical psychologist and the President of Americans … read more.
Poet Naomi Shihab Nye speaks of “the shared world,” in which we connect deeply with one another in and through our differences. What does it mean to live in “the shared world”? As we navigate this time of peril and possibility, beauty and anguish, despair and resistance, how might a … read more.
Wonder is the sensation we have when experiencing what is both beautiful and unexpected. It is an ancient human emotion, but also, argues Susan Beaumont, a leadership and congregational consultant, a crucial antidote to the profound anxiety of the times in which we are living. What is the connection between wonder and our … read more.
We celebrate this past year’s achievements, children, and teachers and we affirm our commitment to our children’s spiritual development. The service will be followed by A Carnival with a Bouncy House, Slip n Slide, Bean Bag Toss, Raffle, Barbecue & Potluck Picnic.
Radical hospitality is described as going beyond politeness – it’s greeting the stranger with “revolutionary generosity.” Can neighbors with widely different religious beliefs work together for their community’s common good? Connie Simon reminds us that we are stronger together and previews her upcoming Interfaith Connection … read more.
We tend to react to and remember negative events. Our ancestors needed to know what could possibly harm them so we may have an evolutionary bias toward remembering negativity. Can we be more balanced and whole by paying more attention to the positive in our … read more.
Emily Joy has found a way to share UUism in a concise, joyful and memorable package with her original song cycle. She will be joined by the USG band and choir presenting songs inspired by each of our 7 UU Principles. Clap your hands, tap … read more.
