Rev. John Ames will explore the Old Testament story of Ruth. Her journey from her own country to Israel is a testimony in favor of inclusivism in ancient Israel as opposed to the exclusive theology that tended to prevail. Ruth, a foreign, non-Jewish woman, was welcomed into Israel and became an ancestor of King David … Continue reading Mar 31, Rev. John Ames, “Ruth – The Handmaiden of the Lord.”
Mahatma Gandhi published a list of Seven Social Sins almost off-handedly in 1925. But in this short list is great wisdom. During this interactive service we will discuss Gandhi’s list of “social sins” and its implications in the current world environment. They are: Wealth without Work; Pleasure without Conscience; Knowledge without Character; Commerce (Business) without … Continue reading Mar 24, Gary Jackoway, Mahatma Gandhi’s Seven Deadly Social Sins. Special music by Philip Dutton.
Has your life ever included a transformative journey? Was it physical travel, or maybe a lifestyle change? When on a pilgrimage we intentionally leave ordinary patterns of life with a destination in mind. At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll reflect on the ways we are changed as we move toward our destination and … Continue reading Mar 17, Rev. Sue Browning, “Learning from the Journey.”
Armond is a familiar face and voice in our community working for Social Justice. He was raised on Cannon Street and lived the experience of an earlier Chestertown with its segregated neighborhoods, schools, restaurants, movie theater-even hospital. Armond was present when the Freedom Riders came to Chestertown in 1962, and his unique perspective is important … Continue reading Mar 10, Rev. Armand Fletcher, “The Good News of Hope in Challenging Times.”
For society to work there needs to be both accountability for wrong-doing and opportunities to change. While many of us make this journey quietly, for public figures the process is front and center in the national discourse. What is fair? What helps society change? At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we will consider the … Continue reading Mar 3, Rev. Sue Browning, “What Price Should Be Paid for Past Actions?”
Special music by Nevin Dawson.
What do you trust in the world? What is the bedrock of your faith? Unitarian Universalism is often explained by describing aspects of other faith traditions that were rejected. Join Rev. Sue Browning as we consider the ways we hope our faith supports us in times of question or struggle.
The Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University has a podcast called “Scene on Radio.” The past two seasons they have tackled difficult topics that our culture would typically run away from, that is, Racism and Patriarchy. While we have all this new technology to help us be more informed, why do we seemed more … Continue reading Feb 10, Mr. Josh Long, “Punches, Podcasts, and Process.”
How do you understand social justice? Many Unitarian Universaists lean toward action and create “Social Justice” to-do lists. At this service with Rev. Sue Browning we’ll step back from our lists and explore what it means to be a “social justice” faith. Service to be followed by a Stewardship Meeting (Pledge Drive Kick-Off), after a … Continue reading Feb 3, Rev. Sue Browning, “What Does ‘Social Justice’ Look Like?”
“Anti-racism as the Deepest Center.” Schooled in the Central-American Solidarity Movement, Rosie Ramsey Granillo now works to build anti-racism leadership in the rural, predominantly white community where she grew up. How did she end up here, and what translates from her past experience? Why does anti-racism stand at the center of her efforts for … Continue reading Jan 27, Rosie Ramsey Granillo, “Anti-racism as the Deepest Center.” Special music by Freddy Granillo.
