Belonging” with our family, community, and humanity begins with the internal journey — the longing of the soul for acceptance. Catherine Marie Charlton is a pianist, composer, and recording artist who has been exploring the spiritual depths of creativity through her Wyeth-inspired nature walks and photography, blogging these on Instagram as “@cmcriverdawn”.  Her piano album of … Continue reading Dec 18, Catherine Marie Charlton, TBA. Special music will be performed by our speaker.

Linda’s presentation combines an entertaining and enlightening look back to the early days of the women’s movement as well as what it’s like to be a young woman today living in a global world. It is a timely message of hope and inspiration for all women and men who now must stand fast with girls … Continue reading Dec 11, Linda Lucero, “Empower Women, Empower Humanity.”

For more than 30 years For All Seasons has transformed communities on the Mid-Shore by restoring the lives of children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. The organization provides a full continuum of bilingual (English-Spanish) outpatient behavioral health and rape crisis services without regard to anyone’s ability to pay. For All Seasons offers the highest … Continue reading Dec 4, Beth Anne Langrell, “A Day in the Life at For All Seasons.” Special music will be performed by our speaker.

Rosie was born and grew up in Chestertown. A Jesuit education led her to El Salvador where the history of resistance and solidarity “ruined her for life.‟ She spent seven years working for the organization “Voices on the Border‟ in communities of former guerrillas and refugees, who organized to build communities. Click on NEWS–> Congregational … Continue reading Nov 27, Rosie Ramsey Granillo, “A Decade in El Salvador”

What are you thankful for? For good health, adequate income to meet the bills, having the Cubs win the World Series? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday we will seek to understand why we should be thankful and how we can share that gratitude with others. Click on NEWS–> Congregational

In this special musical service Gary Jackoway will be joined by Samuel Kristiawan. Gary will talk about the challenges of, and resistance to, change, and how change affects our lives.

The talk will focus on the work of The Humane Society of the United States, which, while different from the work of local shelters, compliments and supports what they do. Click on NEWS–>Congressional News or Broadsheet

Rev. Hunter was formerly a civil rights lawyer and has some insights to share as we approach an important election. As Rev. Hunter explains, “Our UU principles commit us to the use of the democratic process both within our churches and fellowships and in society at large.  Click on NEWS–>Congressional News

(note that the play has changed.) FDR’s role as a model for persons with disabilities has been debated for more than 60 years.  He lost use of his legs to polio at age 39 and led the nation through the great depression of the 1930s and World War II from his wheelchair.  Click on NEWS–>Congressional News

Rev. Richard Gilbert developed a “moral compass” several years ago to help navigate the stormy seas of enigmatic decision-making. His eight points of reference and my additional one may well serve us in finding our way.