Podcast: Thomas Paine UU Fellowship

Making Us Appreciate Being Alive, At Least For A Little While-The Beatles

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Making Us Appreciate Being Alive, At Least For A Little While-The Beatles
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As we start the new year, it is a good time to focus on the gift of joy. Our minds have evolved to see negative things and to want to solve problems. We often forget things that bring us joy. Join us for a multi-member service in appreciation of four guys from Liverpool, England who … Continue reading Making Us Appreciate Being Alive, At Least For A Little While-The Beatles

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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On the night before Christmas, join us in celebrating the wonder of this holiday. We will sing beloved carols, share stories and hold a few quiet moments of candle light on this special night. This is an intergenerational service and ALL are welcome.

The Biggest Mystery

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Biggest Mystery
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Rev. Forrest Church defined religion as “our human response to the dual reality of being alive and having to die.” How does our religion respond to that dual reality? Let’s explore the many ways humans view dying, death and the afterlife. Through music, story and reflection we will delve into ideas about what happens when … Continue reading The Biggest Mystery

Breaking the Fourth Wall

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Breaking the Fourth Wall
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There is a certain mystery in the creation and presentation of worship services. From topic selection to music choices, not to mention any special activities or the overarching flow of Sunday morning – there is a lot going on behind the scenes. Today the Worship Committee and Rev. Andrew will break the fourth wall to … Continue reading Breaking the Fourth Wall

Hope Is A Waking Dream

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Hope Is A Waking Dream
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On the 2023 Christian liturgical calendar, December 3 marks the beginning of Advent—four weeks of preparation for the coming of a Savior. As such, Advent is a season of expectation, a season of hope. While today we think of hope mainly as an emotional state or mental attitude, in the Christian theological tradition hope is … Continue reading Hope Is A Waking Dream

Let all UUs Be Grateful for the Gift of Generosity

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Let all UUs Be Grateful for the Gift of Generosity
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In our consumer culture, we’re accustomed to thinking of gifts as “things,” as “products” of generosity. That way of thinking may not only obscure the many forms a gift may take but also the spiritual nature of generosity. “Generosity,” writes His Holiness the Dalai Lama, “is the natural outward expression of an inner attitude of … Continue reading Let all UUs Be Grateful for the Gift of Generosity

Guest At Your Table

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Guest At Your Table
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For many years our congregation has supported the “Guest at Your Table” project of the UU Service Committee. We will be doing so again this year. This service will give us an opportunity to learn about all the great work that the organization does and what partner organizations they will be supporting this year. UUSC’s … Continue reading Guest At Your Table

Art and Being Human

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Art and Being Human
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Art is part of our essence as humans, it’s part of what defines us. We have been creating art for tens of thousands of years, even though doing so was sometimes very costly in terms of human life, valuable resources, and time. We have created art even when we were suffering the torments of hell … Continue reading Art and Being Human

Generosity, Embodied

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Generosity, Embodied
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Generosity is not dependent on how much one has; people who have little can be much more generous than those who have much.  Generosity is first and foremost a mindset.  This reality begs the question: How do we cultivate a spirit and a practice of generosity?  Today we will explore how to increase kind giving … Continue reading Generosity, Embodied

The Writer’s Gift: Honoring Heritage, Creating Legacy

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Writer’s Gift: Honoring Heritage, Creating Legacy
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Writing can be more than a utilitarian exercise. It can be a spiritual practice, a way to celebrate the wonder and mystery of existence, to find meaning and purpose in human experience, and to address the challenges of living in a complex, confusing world. Our Fellowship encourages this spiritual practice in many ways, including by … Continue reading The Writer’s Gift: Honoring Heritage, Creating Legacy