Podcast: Thomas Paine UU Fellowship

Hope for Humans Hounded by the Hounds of Hell

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Hope for Humans Hounded by the Hounds of Hell
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Rev. Aidsand Wright-Riggins reflects on Howard Thurman’s 1949 classic work, “Jesus and the Disinherited ”.  Raised by his formerly enslaved grandmother, Howard Thurman was a Black 20th Century Prophet-Mystic who offered an emancipatory way of moving forward for people with their ‘backs against the wall’ in the face of horror, hypocrisy and hatred.  Howard Thurman … Continue reading Hope for Humans Hounded by the Hounds of Hell

So What is “Shared Ministry”?

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
So What is "Shared Ministry"?
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Before he left, Rev. Larry suggested that Thomas Paine adopt a “shared ministry” model going forward.  The Board of Trustees agrees that it is a worthwhile idea for TPUUF and reformed the Committee on Ministry into the Committee on Shared Ministry to help us move forward.  Join the Committee on Shared Ministry as we discuss … Continue reading So What is “Shared Ministry”?

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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Join us online to celebrate in story and song the joy and hope of the holiday season.  You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our traditional candle lighting ritual in which lights are dimmed and all hold a candle to remind us that no matter how dark days may seem there is always the hope … Continue reading Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Winter Solstice

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Winter Solstice
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Join Fellowship members for a celebration of the Winter Solstice. We will welcome the return of the light through poetry, stories, and songs.

This joy I have, the world did not give to me

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
This joy I have, the world did not give to me
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We welcome Dane Tilghman, a local artist who is hailed as one of the premier painters of the African American experience. He will describe his journey dotted with personal wisdom reaped from his experiences. He describes his art as “… a compilation of lives past for their contribution to the human experience. Although many of … Continue reading This joy I have, the world did not give to me

Homecoming

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Homecoming
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Reverend Terri Ofori has joined us previously. She is the College Chaplain and Director of Religious Life at Ursinus College. She has extensive background in serving a number of colleges and universities. She has also served as a pastor for several churches of several denominations. Rev. Ofori is currently pursuing her doctorate at Fordham University. … Continue reading Homecoming

Love in the Face of Hate – When Peace Is Not Easy

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Love in the Face of Hate - When Peace Is Not Easy
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We all learned the simple ways to make peace, to smile, make friends, ask questions, listen, forgive. But how do we deal with people invested in creating a “lose-lose situation?” Are they just not on our radar? Do we choose to avoid them, rather than risk engagement? Extending the olive branch takes courage but can … Continue reading Love in the Face of Hate – When Peace Is Not Easy

Roots and Branches: Exploring Family Systems

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Roots and Branches: Exploring Family Systems
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Reverend Andrew Weber will direct our attention to the Soul Matters theme for November, “Holding History,” with a service focused on ancestry. Family trees show us our ancestry and origins. Genograms are another tool that can help us dig deeper into our roots and see patterns in our family, specifically with regard to occupation, illness/health, … Continue reading Roots and Branches: Exploring Family Systems

The Healing Message of Universalism

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Healing Message of Universalism
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In many UU congregations there is an uneasiness with members on the topic of Christianity. A lot of our members belonged to Christian denominations previously and were wounded by it. Let’s see if we can cultivate a new relationship with Christianity by examining the religion of Universalism, which expresses the best of Christianity’s spiritual wisdom.

What It Means to be a Religious Liberal

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
What It Means to be a Religious Liberal
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Unitarian-Universalism is defined to be a liberal religion. What does that mean, and what distinguishes Unitarian-Universalism from other liberal religions?  Does religious liberalism overlap with political liberalism?  What challenges does a liberal religion present? We will explore these questions, investigate the differences or ambiguities to other religious, social, and political groups, and discuss the implications … Continue reading What It Means to be a Religious Liberal