Faith can be both a guiding light and sustaining force throughout the course of one’s life. In a world that is all too cruel and harsh, faith can be twisted, becoming instead a tool that fosters both isolation and a sense of underwhelm. What do we do when this happens for us as Unitarian Universalists? Come, let us gather in the fortifying spirit of love made known in community as we re-member ourselves, for ourselves, in the presence of all that we choose to name as Holy.
Today, from our own church sanctuary, we will consider what “sanctuary” means in our lives. We all need places of refuge and protection; maybe now more than ever considering the continuous challenges we are being confronted with. What places, people, or practices feel like a sanctuary to you? In what ways are you yourself a walking sanctuary for others? Together, we will be intentional about offering and receiving the refreshing gifts of sanctuary.
The UUA GA service
This morning’s service is a fun interactive celebration of our Unitarian Universalist Principles, including our 8th Principle. Join us as we build a metaphorical sundae of principles in worship and celebrate with an ice cream social and coffee hour afterwards. This is Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees’s last Sunday with us. Our collection will benefit Berks Stands Up.
Join in a celebration of Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees’s ministry with us over the past 18 years. Rev. Fees will offer us a “farewell message.” We’ll join in a special ceremony and visual presentation to honor our shared ministry.
From birth to death, our congregation celebrates life and marks life transitions. This morning we hold these moments with gratitude and reverence, and join in a Bridging Ceremony for Evan Greusel.
One way to nurture beauty is by sharing of ourselves. This sharing can help us live more fully into our UU principles. And when we share ourselves, we also inspire others to do the same. This Sunday members of the Thomas Paine UU Fellowship (TPUUF) in Collegeville will be joining us virtually.
One of the ways we experience beauty is through our senses. Today’s service is an opportunity to celebrate the many sensory ways we take in the beauty around us.
It’s easy to appreciate other people when they share our values or conform to our expectations. But what happens when they don’t, when people are different from us or make us uncomfortable. Our faith calls us to honor the beauty of our differences, and this morning we’ll reflect on what that means for us
Join us this morning for an exploration of how we can bring beauty into the world. What does beauty mean to you? How can we create more of it?
