Minding Nature
Rev. Renee Ruchotzke offers an exploration about how we might heal our relationships with each other and with the planet through her experience with Permaculture.
Archives: Services
The Power of Maybe
These are times that continuously and urgently call us to adapt radically in the midst of unimagined stresses. We yearn to be resilient and willing to respond with a resounding “yes! and……” and not the defensive, selfprotective “no”. But how do we get from our human reaction of “no, too much” to a truly authentic … Continue reading The Power of Maybe
Ingathering/Water Communion Sunday
THIS SUNDAY IS ZOOM only – NO in-person gathering.
Everyone is invited!
Children, youth, and adults are all invited to participate in Water Communion this Sunday on Zoom, using water as a symbol of connection to each other. Have water that you can pour and a vessel to pour into. We’ll reflect and share what our water symbolizes to us about new beginnings/growing, sadness/grief, transitions/moving from one thing to another, and endurance/things that last. The children are welcome to stay for all the sections, but may wish to leave after new beginnings/growing since they will have been in Religious Ed since 9:30am. Details will be provided on when you can bring your poured water to ESUUC to be combined with water from past years.
The Bail Trap – Shared pulpit
In America, we learn that you are innocent until proven guilty. But sadly, that only seems to apply to the rich. You will see three short videos explaining the unfair bail system that operates in most states including Pennsylvania.
The Scout Mindset
Based on the book “The Scout Mindset” by Julia Galef, this service will explore the two types of thinking Galef examines: the scout mindset, where reasoning is like mapmaking; and the soldier mindset, where reasoning is like defensive combat.
Culture, Spirituality and the Dining Table
When we consider food and tradition, we usually refer to favorite holiday recipes or memorable family celebrations. Daily, however, we engage in rhythmic routines around food that equally contribute to our cultural interpretation of food. We’ll look at the many ways that we gather at our tables and explore the ways in which food connects … Continue reading Culture, Spirituality and the Dining Table
Labyrinths as a Spiritual Practice
The service will be offered in person and via Zoom.
“Where Are You From?”
A simple question, perhaps an innocent and curious question, but often not easy to answer. From ESUUC’s building and Zoom room we will tune in to First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh’s 10:30am service by Rev. Dr. Kate Walker. Stay for ESUUC community time at 11:30am
Making Our Own Traditions – Shared pulpit
Sometimes the tried-and-true rituals aren’t quite right or aren’t enough. How does one begin a new tradition? Have you ever done so? What do the traditions we create tell about our values?
Sources of our UU Living Tradition
Shared pulpit. What are your sources of wisdom and spirituality? Are the UU Sources enough for you, not enough, or too much? Let’s explore together, share, and grow.