Topic: UU Principles

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

TPUUF Welcoming Congregation Task Force: Pride Sunday

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
TPUUF Welcoming Congregation Task Force: Pride Sunday
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Welcoming Congregation’s annual Pride Month kick-off service.  2023 marks the 15 year anniversary of our recognition as a “Welcoming Congregation” by the Unitarian Universalist Association. It seemed like a bright beginning on the GLBTQ+A road to progress. Was it a reality?

Is Doctor Who a UU?

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Is Doctor Who a UU?
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Doctor Who is a popular British TV program that has been on the air  since 1963. It has also become a cult phenomenon in the US. The  character Dr. Who represents the contemporary hero who defeats evil  without using violence. His only weapons are his intelligence and a sonic screwdriver which he uses creatively to … Continue reading Is Doctor Who a UU?

Earth Day and Our Seventh Principle

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Earth Day and Our Seventh Principle
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Our service on April 23 we will celebrate “Earth Day and Our UU Seventh Principle.” Earth Day is April 22, and our Seventh Principle calls on us to respect the interconnected web of life of which we are a part. There were people on this land before us that lived in harmony with, respected, and … Continue reading Earth Day and Our Seventh Principle

Resistance on Easter

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
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.

How To Be A Good Friend

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
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.

Finding Our Communal Center

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Finding Our Communal Center
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When asked about Unitarian Universalism, it is normal to reference the 7 Principles – those essential ideas which help to define us as a religion.  Our faith is going through a process of finding our communal center, as the 7 Principles may soon be replaced!  This is a big deal, changing not who we are … Continue reading Finding Our Communal Center

Maladjusted to Madness

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Maladjusted to Madness
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Romans 12:2–“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” In November 1954, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church titled “Transformed Nonconformists.”  Aidsand Wright-Riggins … Continue reading Maladjusted to Madness