Speaker: Rev. Andrew L. Weber

The Only Constant is Change

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Only Constant is Change
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Heraclitus is quoted as saying that no one can step into the same river twice.  The same is true for our gatherings here.  It is impossible to step into the same community twice, as each person brings change.  What do you bring to this beloved community?  During our service we will honor and formally welcome … Continue reading The Only Constant is Change

This Too Shall Pass

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
This Too Shall Pass
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It has been said that the only constant in life is that nothing is constant.  The good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly… it is all transitory and nothing is forever.  How do we live our lives with this knowledge of constant change?

Unapologetically You

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Unapologetically You
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It is easy to say, “be yourself” but put into practice this can be difficult. What does it mean to “be myself?” or to “be oneself?” It gets tough when we start bumping into each other. How do we “be ourselves” when it feels that our true natures may be at odds with one another? … Continue reading Unapologetically You

Reflections on the History, People and Culture of the Lenape

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Reflections on the History, People and Culture of the Lenape
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Communal worship is often a means of celebration, but can also include confession, seeking new ways of being, acknowledgment of strong feelings and witnessing to a larger truth. Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in an attempt to learn, to heal and to grow. From the literal and figurative whitewashing of Columbus Day, we strive … Continue reading Reflections on the History, People and Culture of the Lenape

Shanah Tovah

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Shanah Tovah
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Have a good year! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish High Holy Day celebrating the new year, begins tonight at sundown. Tradition holds that during the ten days following Rosh Hashanah the world hangs in a balance between good and bad. The balance period ends on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This is a time when … Continue reading Shanah Tovah

InGathering/Water Communion

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
InGathering/Water Communion
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Join in this Unitarian Universalist tradition of water communion to reconnect after the summer.  All are invited to bring a small sample of water from a meaningful place visited in the past year (symbolic water is okay too!)  This is an intergenerational event and all ages are invited to stay for the entire service. Remember … Continue reading InGathering/Water Communion

We’re In This Together, Part 2

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
We're In This Together, Part 2
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Ministry isn’t just about Sunday morning, nor solely done by a “Rev.”  In a continuation of getting to know our new part-time minister, Rev. Andrew will share his view on shared ministry and the role we all play in creating a loving, just and responsible world.  Bring your questions for a short time of a … Continue reading We’re In This Together, Part 2

We’re In This Together, Part 1

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
We're In This Together, Part 1
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This is our first Sunday with Rev. Andrew L. Weber as our new part-time minister.  Join us as we embark on this journey together.  We will hear about Rev. Andrew’s path to a ministry, his views on God, Community and the Divine–and his vision of living our faith.

Flower Communion and Bridging Sunday

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Flower Communion and Bridging Sunday
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Flower Communion is one of a few Unitarian Universalist specific rituals, where everyone is asked to bring a flower to the service to create a varied bouquet. The ritual reminds us of the diverse gifts, talents and blessings each person has, and how by coming together in beloved community we create a bouquet which is … Continue reading Flower Communion and Bridging Sunday

A Non-Believer Easter Awakening

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
A Non-Believer Easter Awakening
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Belief in a deity or specific prophet is not necessary for belief in the power of life over death. The moral from Easter transcends the Christian faith from which the story comes. There is truth in the celebration that awakening and transformation is a possibility for everyone and everything. Let us liberate ourselves from the … Continue reading A Non-Believer Easter Awakening