The town that kept out Walmart still has citizen power. Through its 300 years, Chestertown has faced many problems and solved them. This town and the county are primed to take our place today as we look at our nation’s confusion and negativity.

Join us for a summer discussion exploring the difference between shame and guilt, using a short video from Brené Brown as our starting point. Together, we’ll reflect on how shame can interfere with authenticity, trust, and healthy connection, and how practices such as boundaries, accountability, integrity, and generosity can help create stronger relationships and communities. … Continue reading “Worthy of Connection: Shame, Trust, and a Sense of Belonging”- Deb Reid, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Is U.S. democracy in danger? Or are the media and nongovernmental watchdog groups exaggerating the threats to our institutions? What can ordinary citizens do to learn more about hazards confronting our constitutional governance and the personal freedoms we take for granted? Bring your ideas to our discussion.

A time to share, and reflect upon, our individual faith journeys and how our path led us to Unitarian Universalism.  Whether you are a born-into UU or a come-into UU, each of us has a story to tell!

Most of us have strong responses to the idea of Bible study. Many of these arise from childhood experiences. But what do we really know about the Bible? And why might it be important to know more? In this discussion, we will explore what the Bible is and is not. We will consider its cultural … Continue reading “Why Should We Read the Bible?” – Elisabeth Tully, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY