Speaker: Rev. Andrew Weber
Through Thick and Thin
The end of June marked a change in our national organization – the Unitarian Universalist Association. On the ballot was a vote on our bylaws, namely the defining principles and values. No matter the outcome of this vote, there will be people who feel hurt, upset or betrayed. The question for us is: what does … Continue reading Through Thick and Thin
Flower Communion
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In June 1923, Rev. Norbert Čapek created a worship service where everyone was asked to bring a flower to church, and leave with a different bloom. Thus, the Flower Communion service was created, a celebration of each individual and a celebration of the beauty of unity in diversity. Bring a flower from your yard, from … Continue reading Flower Communion
Blind People and an Elephant
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There’s a story about varying views of the Divine illustrated by blind people describing an elephant. They each describe a piece of the elephant, each sharing their personal truth and together they witness to a universal truth. The parallel being that we each hold personal religious truths which, when combined with others, speaks to a … Continue reading Blind People and an Elephant
The Ethics of Compromise
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Being true to one’s values in lifestyle choices is not always easy. There are times when we do a socially minded action so that we will look good to other people (performance activism) or to prove our conviction (virtue signaling). At other times, we sidestep our morals for simplicity or ease – when culture makes … Continue reading The Ethics of Compromise
The Illusion of Separateness
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It has been said that we are all droplets in a waterfall, falling together. We have come from unity in one source, and we will return to that same source. Unitarian Universalist Principles affirm “respect for the interdependent web of all existence”. Come enter into a conversation about moving from inter-dependent to inter-being.
Transformation on Easter
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The Christian holiday Easter – and the pagan festival it originates from – are celebrations of rebirth, celebrations of transformations. There is truth in these celebrations, for our world, our communities and our individual selves. Transformation is a possibility for everyone and everything. What is the new life that you might want to live into? … Continue reading Transformation on Easter
Come to the Way of Grief and Pain
(Collegeville Ministerium Lenten Service @ 7:30pm). We are again joining with area congregations in a celebration of the Christian Lenten season. Come join with our siblings in faith to hear a Unitarian Universalist take on the cross and the meaning of suffering. The joint services culminate in a combined choir cantata on Mar. 20 at … Continue reading Come to the Way of Grief and Pain
Upcycling Ourselves Together
What does it look like to be open to transformation, ready for change, and prepared for what comes next? On Sunday, March 10 we are truly leaning into the possibilities of transformation as we bring together individuals and communities. Thomas Paine & BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowships will jointly host a dual-site, hybrid worship service where … Continue reading Upcycling Ourselves Together
Wait and See?
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“Soon the Day Will Arrive” is a wonderful hymn (#146) about hope for a better future. But I think that sometimes we get lost in the chorus, namely “Wait and see, wait and see what a world there can be…” It is so easy to sit back and wait, for change, for justice, for a … Continue reading Wait and See?