As our riverkeeper, Tim leads advocacy and enforcement programs and is equally at home patrolling the Chester for illegal pollution and testifying on legislation in Annapolis. He will bring us to date on the Chester River as well as his work with riverkeepers around the globe as they serve as the guardian for these living resources. Our 7th Principle calls for wise and loving stewardship of our planet. Come with your questions and concerns for Tim to address.

When faced with challenges, what if our first question was: “What is the most generous response I might offer?”? Join Rev. Sue Browning as we consider the ways Unitarian Universalists are invited to respond with an outlook of abundance, especially in the most challenging of times.

Rev. Chute explains: “Sometimes it feels like things are running out of control, or at least not the way I expected. That can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, fear, and assorted other debilitating responses. Psychologists and self-styled internet gurus suggest lots of ways of coping; some valid, others not so much. Let’s explore together some of the more positive approaches to enjoying 2020.”

This congregation compassionately takes care of one another. This congregation creatively explores a life’s issues together. This congregation carries its values beyond our doors through acts of service, witness and advocacy. This is who we are. Join us for a service with Rev. Sue Browning where we’ll consider what it takes to sustain this community that matters to so many in so many ways. The service will be followed by our Stewardship Campaign kick-off.  

Rev. Scrivo explains: “I’ve always loved to dance but there wasn’t money for  lessons when I was a child. As an adult, I’ve taken a few ballet classes but never been part of a dance ensemble. That changed this fall when I joined the Chalice Dancers and learned about moving on after missteps and experiencing grace.”

Over the last five years racial justice has become central in the national and local conversation. Lots of talk and learning, but Is progress actually being made to dismantle the systemic aspects of racism? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning on MLK weekend we’ll take stock of the ongoing challenges and pockets of hope in … Continue reading Jan 19, Rev. Sue Browning, “Progress and Reality.”  

We now have 10 years to make drastic changes in our modern world in order to ward off catastrophic disaster. While Climate activists like Greta Thunberg are winning awards for their work, they are not asking for accolades but for action. As we reflect on our own Integrity for the New year and New decade, how can we commit ourselves to the work of creating climate Justice? Let’s explore together.

We aspire to be people of integrity. We aspire to be authentic. Join Rev. Sue Browning as we reflect on the sense of peace that comes when we remember to bring our whole selves with us wherever we may go.

As the New Year approaches, we pause to explore “possibility” as a continuum we can navigate with awareness. To be effective but realistic, we need to avoid pessimism (“afraid to try”) on one hand and naive optimism (“Pollyanna couples”) on the other. The “sweet spots the dynamic middle ground of “pragmatic realism” that lies, elusively and yet playfully, somewhere in between.