Families and visitors are welcome as we celebrate the joy of spring and Easter by sharing budding hyacinths and our own UU Egg Tree. Dr. Franch, Affiliate Minister, First Unitarian of Baltimore, will ask us to explore the power of the Easter story by imagining it in our minds, putting ourselves in the action, as … Continue reading March 27th, Dr. Michael Franch, “Easter: Keeping the Story Alive.”
Rev. Schmidt explains, “Unitarian Universalists sometimes shy away from language like “blessing,” but should we? We’ll talk about what it means to give a blessing, to receive one, and just what we’re talking about here. You are invited, though certainly not required, to bring a small object – or photo – that’s important to you to … Continue reading Rev. Schmidt “What a Blessing! (and . . . what’s a blessing?}”
Linda Dutton’s personal stories, volunteer experiences with PFLAG ,and current events will be combined to illustrate how she sees important life phases and shared responsibilities. Her comments are intended to celebrate, inform, and inspire everyone (especially us cisgender, straight, aging allies) that non-judgmental, safe, and supportive situations must exist for youth to explore and grow … Continue reading Ms. Linda Dutton, “Let’s Talk about Sex and Social Justice.”
Ms. Benach explains, “I will explore hot topics on immigration to try to give a global perspective on issues facing immigrants right now.” The renowned trio, Sombarkin, who are Karen Somerville, Lester Barret, Jr., and Jerome McKinney, will provide special vocal music for this service.
Sunday Feb 28, Rev. John Ames
We have a chance everyday, but especially in this season, to continue the work of building an amazing community here within our walls and in our larger community. Join us to talk about how we can build the future together! Special music by Philip Dutton.
Special music by Alan Johnson. Sunday service will address the climate of race relations circa 1962, including the attitudes projected from Washington College. Then we’ll describe the Freedom Riders and their effect, if any, on Chestertown and Kent County. Several observations by local residents will be presented. For the third year in a row, we … Continue reading “Freedom Riders of Chestertown.”
Why is pollination, especially from bees, crucial to our existence and crucial to the planet? We will learn about the intricacies of the flower, pollination, how some of the 4000 species of bees impact our food supply, and how bees provide a mechanism for nature to continue. Your browser does not support the audio element.
Rev. Ledbetter will be sharing her discovery of yoga as essential to her own spiritual journey, and sharing how she has come to see it as essential to her calling as a minister and chaplain.
Sunday Jan 24, Dr. John Turner, “Namaste – a Blessing.” John explains,”Namaste is the traditional Indian greeting. It is ‘translated’ various ways, but the one I have chosen is ‘The divine within me smiles upon the divine within you.’ This certainly raises the issue of what ‘the divine’ means to UUs. And it ties into … Continue reading “Namaste – a Blessing.”
