.” 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?
Have you ever considered the downsides to belonging? Author Jhumpa Lahiri considers, “The essential dilemma of my life is between my deep desire to belong and my suspicion of belonging.” Join Rev. Sue Browning as we consider the blessings and risks which come when we center a need to belong in our lives.
Rev. Chute explains, “I often hear from people that they want more spirituality in their lives. But when pressed, they too often cannot articulate what that means or what it looks like. So let’s explore that notion together — what is spirituality, where do I find it, why do I seek it, how shall I find it?”
Have you ever had a sense of belonging to a place? Have you ever had to leave this space? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll explore the challenges faced by immigrants.
Unitarian Universalists are a positive people. Our Principles focus on hope and possibility. But hope and possibility must start from a deep realization that there is much pain and suffering in our communities. We must feel it in our very souls. Our hearts must break every time we hear of another gun-related death. On average, 310 people are shot in the US every day- over 130 thousand per year!
