Being There
December’s Soul Matters theme is “The Practice of Presence.” This week, in part one of a two-part series, we look at the ways we show up and remain present for life’s joy and woe.
Archives: Services
Waiting in the Dark of Winter
A contemplative service for the beginning of Advent.
 Thanksgiving Bread Service
A service of abundance and gratitude for Thanksgiving week. Join us following service for our annual Friendsgiving pot-luck lunch.
Emergency Repairs
Our November theme is “The Practice of Repair.” This week, some post-election thoughts on triage and attention in the face of so many possible emergencies.
A Conversation with Chief Bluejay
The service will feature a conversation between Chief Barbara Blue Jay of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and our own 8th Principle Team co-convenor Nadine Smet-Weiss. The Lenape Nation is made up of descendants of the Lenni Lenape who were the original inhabitant of the land that we and our church occupy. We hope that today’s … Continue reading A Conversation with Chief Bluejay
Dia de Los Muertos
Cesar Martinez- Garza and Rev. John reflect on the holiday and the importance of remembering our ancestors.
“What Are You Trying to Tell Me?”
Some thoughts on listening to the marginalized through the voice of popular culture.
“A Deep, Sustaining Love”
As we grow closer to this upcoming election and whatever may result from it, we will all continue sharing this country, this world. We live in families and communities that have deep roots of love, despite political differences. Today we consider the ‘long game’ approach to loving one another, especially when this is challenging.
“Universalism Wins”
A story from our Universalist history, and what it might mean for us today.
Solar Panel Dedication
Join us as we “flip the switch” on our new solar power system and celebrate our call to be stewards of the Earth.