Gathering
“Gather the spirit of heart and mind. Seeds for the sowing are laid in store. Nurtured in love, and conscience refined, with body and spirit united once more.”
Author: Elizabeth Bromley
Trust The Good Notes
In this summer of possibility, in this summer where we’re, maybe surprisingly, still in uncharted territory, I encourage you to “follow the good notes.” What resonates with you? What feels right in this moment? What are you holding onto that’s creating a suspension? What are you playing ahead and offering an anticipation of chords and moments to come? What sounds right at this time? Follow the good notes.
Worship & Picnic on Sunday July 25
You read that right! The church will host worship outside on July 25th at 10:30. Following the service, we will have a potluck brunch. Join in at the Pavilion at the West Reading Playground located on 505 Sycamore Rd West Reading, Pa 19611. If attending in person, the site can be accessed by a short … Continue reading Worship & Picnic on Sunday July 25
Let It Out!
One of my favorite foods to eat is popcorn. Popcorn from the microwave, popcorn from a stovetop, one of these days I’ll have popcorn from the movie theater again. Have you ever made popcorn on the stove before? Have you noticed how in the process of making popcorn – the steam needs a place to … Continue reading Let It Out!
Let it be a Dance…!
So I’m hoping that we can play together, that we can dance for a long time. I’d like to ask you to play with me as our hymn #311, written by Ric Masten asks “Let it be a dance we do, may I have this dance with you…”
Chalice lighting for our month of stories
Our chalice lighting for the month is from Robin Shaw. She asks us to remember our stories. As you read or proclaim her words. What story comes up for you? What story do you need to remember? What story do you need to create?
What are you awakening?
We start this month of Becoming off with Easter and each year it is a blessing to hear our trumpeters resound this joyous holiday. As I grew up in the Unitarian Universalist faith, I always knew the Easter Hymn with Unitarian Transcendentalist, Samuel Longfellow’s, words “Lo, the Earth Awakes Again.” Those of us who grew … Continue reading What are you awakening?
Yes, Virginia, There is an Easter Bunny!
Good news, everybody! The Easter Bunny has just emailed me. He has asked me to pass along this message to all of you… Hello UU Friend! It’s me, the Easter Bunny. I know you’ve probably been wondering what I’ve been doing with myself this year, since it isn’t safe for us to be meeting indoors … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, There is an Easter Bunny!
OWL: Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators
Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley (near Dickinson College in Boiling Springs PA) have graciously invited us to join in their zoom small group learning. Their Director of Lifespan Faith Development will be co-facilitating the course with a parent from their congregation who completed Adult OWL training last year. Many congregations are offering this program … Continue reading OWL: Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators
Are you a Young Adult? (ages 18 to 30s) Do you know someone who’s a Y.A.?
Let me introduce you to Y.A.R.N. ! They are creating a community for UUYAs to get together, a small group ministry program, monthly worship series and leadership calls, CONlines, aka online conferences, Identity groups: Black UUYAs, Countering Oppressions. Y.A.R.N. is for UU young adults ages 18 to 30s in the United States and Canada. You … Continue reading Are you a Young Adult? (ages 18 to 30s) Do you know someone who’s a Y.A.?