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“Making Time for Play” Rev. Sue Browning UUCR & UUFE Zoom Worship Service

Poet Diane Ackerman notes, “In rare moments of deep play, we can lay aside our sense of self, shed time’s continuum, ignore pain, and sit quietly in the absolute present … No analyzing or explaining … One is completely open to whatever drama may unfold.” When in life do you make time for play? Who … Continue reading “Making Time for Play” Rev. Sue Browning UUCR & UUFE Zoom Worship Service

“Loss and Grief”, Rev. Sue Browning, UUCR and UUFE Zoom Worship Service

Sunday, May 30 Everyone experiences losses. Every community experiences losses. Do Unitarian Universalists have anything unique to offer on loss and grief? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll consider where we might find support as we navigate our paths through loss. This service will include our annual ritual of remembrance to honor losses in our … Continue reading “Loss and Grief”, Rev. Sue Browning, UUCR and UUFE Zoom Worship Service

Ms. Cassie Montenegro, “Seeds of Being: On Truth-Tilling and Seeds as Sacred Text”

UUCR and UUFE YouTube Worship Service In a world where so many of us feel compelled to “do” rather than “be,” what does it mean to sow the seeds of being? Given all the demands of Zoom and modern life, as the world continues to open up for many of us this Spring, to what extent … Continue reading Ms. Cassie Montenegro, “Seeds of Being: On Truth-Tilling and Seeds as Sacred Text”

“Whole Hearted Living” Guest Minister, Rev. Dr. Richard Speck

Dr. Brené Brown states that Whole Hearted Living is engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness and with courage, compassion and connection. She has guideposts for us to follow. We will explore these guideposts and how they influence our lives as people of faith with guest minister, Rev. Dr. Richard Speck

May 9 – Worship Service – Mother’s Day “Remaking Our Stories, Remaking Ourselves”

Sometimes we need to expand or remake stories in order to grow into who we want to be. Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess redefines what being a princess means. James Loewen’s Lies My Teacher Told Me expands the way many of us were taught American history. Stories like these help us define in new ways what it means … Continue reading May 9 – Worship Service – Mother’s Day “Remaking Our Stories, Remaking Ourselves”

Sunday, April 25 “Pathways to Healing & Regeneration:an Earth Sunday Service”

When you imagine pathways to personal, social and ecological healing and regeneration, what do you see? Who is with you on your journey? What transforms and gives way to new beginnings? Who and/or what are you accountable to along the way? This Sunday the UUs of the Chester River will join UU Ministry for Earth and … Continue reading Sunday, April 25 “Pathways to Healing & Regeneration:an Earth Sunday Service”