Topic: UU Principles

Forgotten Pages: Voices of Unsung Women

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women to society, culture, and science. At this service, we will explore the contributions of thirty-one trailblazers: pioneers, thinkers, and rebels. As their stories are shared, they reclaim their legacies and we celebrate the voices history has forgotten. We … Continue reading Forgotten Pages: Voices of Unsung Women

Resistance is (not) Futile

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Resistance is (not) Futile
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In the science-fiction universe of Star Trek, there is a race of beings called the Borg, whose existence comes from taking over and assimilating other species – these hostile aliens often say, “Resistance is futile!” For us here on earth, it sometimes feels that resistance to evil is futile: for what impact can our actions … Continue reading Resistance is (not) Futile

MLK and NonViolent Resistance

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
MLK and NonViolent Resistance
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VIRTUAL-ZOOM ONLY!!  January 15 is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and is celebrated annually with a national holiday and day of service (tomorrow). Part of the Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy was using nonviolent resistance to change unjust systems of oppression. How can we follow the example in resisting what we disagree with … Continue reading MLK and NonViolent Resistance

The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement
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Our Soul Matters theme for January is Practicing Resistance. The Underground Railroad and the civil rights movement were non-violent resistance against the cruelty and injustice of slavery and segregation. There was violent resistance and violent backlash, but it was non-violent resistance that most stubbornly bent the moral arc of the universe toward justice. Quakers and … Continue reading The Practice of Non-Violent Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement

How Unitarian Universalism Can Inspire Advocacy and Acceptance

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
How Unitarian Universalism Can Inspire Advocacy and Acceptance
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Sheri Thomas, who serves on the board of the Unitarian Universalist Mental Health Network (UUMHN), will explore how promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person and justice, equity and compassion in human relations, can inspire us to embrace advocacy and acceptance in our own lives and help remove the stigmas surrounding physical disabilities … Continue reading How Unitarian Universalism Can Inspire Advocacy and Acceptance

Historical Compassion

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Historical Compassion
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This weekend our country celebrates Columbus Day, or is it Indigenous People’s Day? The shift from one holiday to another is a movement to increase understanding of the past and compassion for people harmed. The goal of studying the past with truth and compassion means we can be more truthful and more compassionate in the … Continue reading Historical Compassion

Pet Blessing

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Pet Blessing
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It’s that wonderful time of the year when we have the opportunity to share and bless our pets! There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. They show us affection, give us a sense of purpose, and greet us when we come home, especially if it’s close to their feeding time. Now it’s our … Continue reading Pet Blessing

Aligning Our Work with UU Values and Principles

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Aligning Our Work with UU Values and Principles
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Our guest speaker, Kate Goodyear, owner of Nectar Yoga will speak to us about how her work aligns with UU values and principles.

UU Perspective on Local Government

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
UU Perspective on Local Government
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Noah Marlier, Montgomery County Prothonotary, will be our guest speaker. Noah is a Unitarian Universalist and is the UU who holds the highest elected office in Pennsylvania. He will discuss the role of the Prothonotary and how his UU principles guide his governmental service.

Small Things Considered

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Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Small Things Considered
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Albert Einstein once said “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” The natural world is all around us from the deer footing grass outside of the sanctuary to the caterpillar eating the parsley in your garden. Join us in this Sunday service to explore the gifts the natural has to offer … Continue reading Small Things Considered