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.
“Holding Onto Awe.” Communities stay connected through rituals that remind us to pay attention. In particular Christmas rituals offer opportunities to sense kindness, mystery and joy all around us. Join the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River for an evening of story and song (including Silent Night!) as all ages gather for our Eve of Eve service, December 23 at 7 p.m. The service will be followed by light refreshments.
Service will be tomorrow evening, December 23
Dec 15, Sunday Service, 10 a.m., Rev. Sue, “The Puritans and Christmas.” It’s easy to look back at our religious ancestors, the Puritans, and be shocked that we ever ended up celebrating Christmas. The Puritans shunned the very idea of celebrating Christmas. Why did they resist? What changed? Join Rev. Sue Browning as we explore how Unitarians and Universalists eventually claimed Christmas as one of their religious holidays.
We can learn a lot about the world and about ourselves when we reach out to others and offer them aid. What happens when we remove the distance of our differences and actually place ourselves in friendship with those we are serving? Join guest preacher, Christin Green, Chaplain at All Souls UU in Washington, D.C., for some reflections on the transformation that happens when we enter the company of others
