Speaker: Rev. Andrew L. Weber

Article II, 5th Principle Project, 8th Principle

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Article II, 5th Principle Project, 8th Principle
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There are some important campaigns in Unitarian Universalism and many terms being used. The national organization’s bylaws are going through a process of change, individuals and communities feel both excited and disenfranchised, people are leaving – and joining – our faith. Overall, it means that change is not just coming, change is already here. Today … Continue reading Article II, 5th Principle Project, 8th Principle

ChurchGPT

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
ChurchGPT
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As technology continues to evolve, artificial intelligence is actually becoming intelligent. We have moved from automatic spell checkers on word processors to predictive typing on cell phones and now ChatGPT, an “artificial intelligence chatbot”. This technology blurs lines of intelligence, life, ethics and morality. (Ex: Is ChatGPT alive? Does it think? Is using ChatGPT for … Continue reading ChurchGPT

Views from General Assembly

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Views from General Assembly
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General Assembly (the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association) just happened in late June. Unitarian Universalists join from around the globe to worship, witness, learn, connect and make policy. Today we will hear about what happened at the General Assembly and how experiences of our national faith organization might inform our personal and congregational … Continue reading Views from General Assembly

Flower Communion

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
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. 2023 marks the 100–year anniversary of Flower Communion, a celebration of each individual and a celebration of the beauty of unity in diversity. Bring a flower from your yard, … Continue reading Flower Communion

Are You My Mother?

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Are You My Mother?
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What does it mean to have a mother, or to be a mother? Can someone  be a mother who has no children? On this Mother’s Day we will explore  and celebrate many facets of motherhood through story, song and  activity.

Resistance is (not) Futile

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Resistance is (not) Futile
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In the science fiction TV series “Star Trek” there is a race of beings called the Borg.  The Borg’s existence comes from assimilating and taking over other species and their most memorable saying is “Resistance is futile!”  In our lives, it is sometimes easy to feel that resistance to evil is futile.  What impact can … Continue reading Resistance is (not) Futile

Resistance on Easter

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Resistance on Easter
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Easter is a celebration of resistance – the resistance of one man against an empire and the resistance of life against death.  Come honor this holiday through songs, stories, music, activities and more.  It’s sure to be a fun day filled with joyful resistance. Note: This will be an intergenerational service.

Addiction and Vulnerability

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Addiction and Vulnerability
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The Twelve Steps are at the heart of many addiction recovery programs and embody vulnerability. The second step is to “believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity” and the third step is to “turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him.” Many … Continue reading Addiction and Vulnerability

How To Be A Good Friend

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
How To Be A Good Friend
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What makes a good friend?  Part of being a good friend means sharing with others and letting them share with us.  Come and share today what you think is important for being a good friend and learn about what others feel is needed for friendship.