We all experience change, sometimes good, sometimes not so good, and everywhere in between. Hence lots of books, seminars, and other assorted advice on how to navigate change. The two most helpful sources for Rev. Chute have been the Buddha and Archbishop Tutu. CLICK HERE for Zoom Service

Many have strong personal convictions about right, wrong, and what needs to change in the world. Such clarity can be useful as we advocate for what we believe in. The lead up to an election is filled with this rhetoric of certainty. How do we also stay curious? As we head into this year’s election week, are … Continue reading “Well Yes, I Changed” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister — In Person & Zoom

“Spirituality” is a slippery, subjective term meaning different things to different people. Rather than regarding it as supernatural, our guest Rev. Dr. Neal Jones sees it as being quite natural; instead of being divinely inspired, he sees it as an innate human capacity. At this service Rev. Jones (who describes himself as a recovering Southern … Continue reading “A Godless Spirituality” – Rev. Dr. Neal Jones, Guest Speaker — ZOOM ONLY

This Sunday we welcome Rev. Jill Tolbert, a minister at our neighboring Presbyterian Church on Gateway Drive. She and her husband, Rev. Joel, came to the Eastern Shore and PCC in late 2020 – a few months before Covid! This morning she continues the special tradition we have enjoyed over the years when PCC clergy cross Gateway Drive … Continue reading “In a Broken and Fearful World” – Rev. Jill Tolbert, Guest Speaker — In Person & Zoom

“Is the Grass Always Greener?” The Ten Commandments include the warning, “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house…” Many stories often center on a theme of jealousy. We scroll social media postings and find ourselves asking, “Am I doing as well as… ? Am I doing better than… ?” At this service with Rev. Sue Browning … Continue reading “Is the Grass Always Greener?” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister — In Person & Zoom

This service will explore and celebrate the life’s work of Ruby Sales, a public theologian who has advocated for social justice since 1964. Sales’ observations about what she calls black folk religion, and her quest for a theology to address moral bankruptcy and ennui in poor White America, hold as much meaning for white people in America today … Continue reading “Where Does It Hurt? Ruby Sales, Black Folk Religion, and White Folk in America” – Bob Clegg, Guest Speaker

Most of us can recite litanies of harm done in the name of religion. Across faith traditions, power struggles and debates have caused violence and pain. Can we as easily name the good done in the name of religion? Join Rev. Sue Browning for this as we explore positive contributions of the many religious traditions … Continue reading “In the Name of Religion” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister — In Person & Zoom

Freedom is a word that has been bandied about in the United States for many years. Conservatives of late have been claiming to be the true proponents of freedom and labeling liberals as oppressors and communists. Yet, the root of the word, liberal, comes from the Latin word for freedom. Unitarian Universalism has long been … Continue reading “Liberal is Not a Four Letter Word” – Rev. Karyn Marsh, Guest Speaker — In Person & Zoom

During the course of the pandemic many of the ways we connected formally and informally in our communities were interrupted. What in our relationships needs to be restored and revitalized? Why? At this service led by Rev. Sue Browning we’ll explore the ways our congregation can serve as roots and wings as we imagine our vision for … Continue reading “Finding the Light – Our Water Communion Service” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister — In Person & Zoom

Join us as we mark the end of summer and return to our traditional Sunday services on September 11. Rev. Greg Chute will begin the new church year with a sermon on “belonging.” We all belong to a vast array of groups: family, friends, political parties, nations, book clubs, tennis teams, denominations, etc. Some of these … Continue reading Ingathering Worship Service, “Where Do You Belong?”- Rev. Gary Chute, Guest Speaker — In Person & Zoom