Calling all UUCRs to help navigate this theory. While many have written in esoteric, scholarly terms on the subject of “Science as Religion,” it was UU Janeen Grohsmeyer, a physicist, mathematician, writer, and storyteller, whose writings caught my attention and helped me to see science as a fundamental belief system. Join us as we use the … Continue reading Sunday Service – April 2, Ms. Annie Lavin, “Science as Religion.”
We have seen a coarsening of public discourse in the past several years, and the new administration has pledged to challenge values we hold dear. This is ominous not because (or just because) we hold particular political views, but because we hold particular religious views. The good news is that our faith affords us the … Continue reading Sunday Service April 9, Rev. Dr. Michael Franch, “Worth and Dignity in the Age of Trump.”
Singing is a wonderful way to create wholeness in our lives and in our spiritual community. We can also create wholeness by understanding the way Unitarian Universalism grew out of the movement known as the Second Great Awakening. The effects of that movement continue in the way our great popular singers bring us together, and … Continue reading Sunday Service Mar 12, Jim Curtis, “Does Your Life Flow On in Endless Song?”
In our modern world, Americans are waging war daily against a myriad of social ills: drugs, crime, and poverty just to name a few. But is war really the right approach? As Marvin Gaye so eloquently put it, “War is not the answer–for only love can conquer hate.” Doug’s Sermon “Only Love Can” is an … Continue reading Sunday Service, Mar 5, 10:00 a.m., Dr. Doug Harrell, “Only Love Can.”
After a lifetime of “I’m not artistic” Kerry Mueller took up pottery. What are some of the lessons of creativity available to all of us? Rev. Kerry Mueller, raised as a UU, has been a Latin teacher, stay at home mom, several kinds of railroader, and many kinds of … Continue reading Sunday Service, Jan 15, 10 a.m., Rev. Kerry Mueller, “Two Birds, Three Dragons, and a Dull Brown Pot.”
Mr. Gilchrest, former U.S. House Representative, MD District 1, will explore the contradictions represented in these two diverse public figures and their interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as it applied in their respective social contexts, as well as to current issues.
“Belonging” with our family, community, and humanity begins with the internal journey — the longing of the soul for acceptance. Catherine Marie Charlton is a pianist, composer, and recording artist who has been exploring the spiritual depths of creativity through her Wyeth-inspired nature walks and photography, blogging these on Instagram as “@cmcriverdawn”. Her piano album … Continue reading Dec 18, Catherine Marie Charlton, “Belonging”, With Special Music
Rosie was born and grew up in Chestertown. A Jesuit education led her to El Salvador where the history of resistance and solidarity “ruined her for life.‟ She spent seven years working for the organization “Voices on the Border‟ in communities of former guerrillas and refugees, who organized to build humble but resilient communities. … Continue reading Nov 27, Rosie Ramsey Granillo, “A Decade in El Salvador”
What are you thankful for? For good health, adequate income to meet the bills, having the Cubs win the World Series? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday we will seek to understand why we should be thankful and how we can share that gratitude with others. We will sing several hymns of thanksgiving as part … Continue reading Nov 20, Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.”
The talk will focus on the work of The Humane Society of the United States, which, while different from the work of local shelters, compliments and supports what they do. The talk will also explore some of the UUA statements on the human impact on animals and the nexus with recent HSUS legislative and policy … Continue reading Nov. 6, Emily Hovermale “Advocating for Animals: What We Can Do.”
