When asked about their class background, most people in the United States describe themselves as middle class. Doctors, hourly workers, Ivy League graduates alike do this. Yet our different backgrounds offer different points of view and reference, and among UUs we are often reluctant to share or acknowledge these differences. Today we’ll share stories of … Continue reading Why Talk About Class?
Unitarian Universalism is non-creedal in its approach to religion. Instead we are covenantal, focusing on relationship in community, and on building individual credos that express our beliefs. This morning the youth group will join in sharing their credos. The monthly share-the-plate collection will benefit The Spectrum, which provides a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for … Continue reading Creeds, Credos, and Covenants
Unitarian Universalist has 7 beloved principles that guide our ethical and spiritual commitments. The 7 principles, however, have not adequately dismantled racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions. This morning in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we’ll explore a proposed 8th principle and consider how it would help us build a … Continue reading The 8th Principle
Join us to celebrate this holy night in song, story, and reflection. A cookie reception will follow the service.
When have you followed your star? Together we’ll explore this question in a lively all-ages celebration of the Christmas story and science.
This morning we reflect on the way religious experiences open us to awe and wonder. Our collection is a monthly share-the-plate and will benefit the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks.
Nature fills us with awe. Standing beneath the stars or on the top of a mountain or both can leave us breathless and more alive than we ever imagined possible. Join us as we explore nature’s essential role in our lives and our spiritual community.
In this all-ages service of gratitude, we’ll focus our attention on what we are grateful for. Join us in story, song, and sharing in this lively, participatory Sunday morning experience.
It is increasingly difficult to find silence in our world, to discover places where we can be in solitude away from the noisiness, busyness, and distractions of life. This morning we’ll explore the need and longing our spirits have for moments of hushing. The service will include recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance. And we’ll … Continue reading Hush
Individually and as a nation we are experiencing a shaking. We now have the opportunity to be peace givers and not fear bringers, and to learn, as did the followers of Jesus, how to endure the turbulence and how, at times, to become the turbulence. How can we leverage our lives to bring peace to … Continue reading Turbulence Is Coming
