Upcoming Worship Services

November 23, 2025 10 AM

“Grounding in Connection” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

As we enter this holiday season, I want to ground us in how we communicate. We have talked a lot about communicating across differences. During the autumn harvest season, we may have some opportunities to communicate across differences with people we love. Author Charles Duhigg helps us unlock the language of connection. May we use this language of connection … Continue reading “Grounding in Connection” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

November 30, 2025 10 AM

“The Power of Words and Belief: Shaping Reality Through Intention” – Denise McCormack, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

Denise McCormack

This service explores the transformative power of words as acts and belief as deep knowing. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of folktales, we reflect on how spoken words—whether intentional or not—initiate change, and how belief, far beyond hope or wishful thinking, can be cultivated through deliberate action. We’ll consider how simple rituals and moments of … Continue reading “The Power of Words and Belief: Shaping Reality Through Intention” – Denise McCormack, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

December 7, 2025 10 AM

“Afrofuturism — Imagining New Worlds” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

Rev. Kathryn Adams

Let us explore the wisdom of the history of African American Futures and imagine new worlds. Grounded in history, scholarship, music, and even Star Trek, this powerful perspective invites our creativity, honesty, and imagination toward a better world.

December 14, 2025 10 AM

“A Christmas Carol for Our Time” – Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

Rev. Dr. Richard Speck

Charles Dickens wrote a classic short story that continues to inspire us. In this holiday season, what can we glean from a tale over 180 years old?

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 7 PM

“Eve-of-the-Eve Service: What Does Christmas REALLY Mean?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

Rev. Kathryn Adams

Let’s center several different perspectives on what Christmas means.

UU of the Chester River

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Sunday Services: 10:00am

“Grounding in Connection” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“The Power of Words and Belief: Shaping Reality Through Intention” – Denise McCormack, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

“Afrofuturism — Imagining New Worlds” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

“A Christmas Carol for Our Time” – Rev. Dr. Richard Speck, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom

“Eve-of-the-Eve Service: What Does Christmas REALLY Mean?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom