“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

.” These two words are a chance to connect. In “thank you” we sense that with giving there is receiving. Join Rev. Sue and all of us for our annual intergenerational Bread Communion Service, where we’ll take time to remind one another of the value of gratitude as we break bread together.

Music will fill our Sanctuary for our Thanksgiving Sunday Service. Well-known local musicians Tom McHugh and Tom Anthony will bring music to our Sunday service with banjo, bass, and song. This morning’s readings, reflections, and music will invoke a sense of belonging and hope. Join us as we celebrate our home on the Eastern Shore with stories, humor, and tradition. Be prepared to sing and be grateful!

Dacher Keltner reflects, “Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world.” Do you have a story where you felt such a bold presence? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll consider the power turning our attention to our experiences of awe as a … Continue reading Nov. 17, Rev. Sue Browning, “What is Beyond All Understanding?”

Rev. Paula Maiorana will speak on the theme of Empathy and Racial Justice.  (Note: our scheduled speaker, Mr. Ben Kohl, will not be able to join us this Sunday; our thanks to Rev. Maiorana filling in on such short notice!)

Is chase the natural order of things? Should we be surprised when things don’t go as expected?  Where should we focus in chaotic times? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll reflect on our sense of vulnerability in times of disruption and the ways our UU faith helps us see our possible responses when … Continue reading Nov 3, Rev. Sue Browning,”Chaos All Around.”

  Leonard Cohen’s folk song “Anthem” reminds us that it is through our imperfections that the light gets in. Might that also be how our light gets out?