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Solidarity, not Solitary

In these times of pandemic, perhaps you can imagine spending a total day inside. Now picture months, years in a tiny jail cell. Listen to the facts about solitary confinement in PA prisons and how we might address this inhumane practice. Marylyn D is a member of a local chapter of the Human Rights Coalition, … Continue reading Solidarity, not Solitary

Telling Stories: How Narratives Create Identity, Make Life Meaningful, and Potentially Oppress Others

Explore the topic of narrative identity – the view that we establish our sense of self by telling a story that links the events of our life into a coherent whole. This view provides rich insights into how we establish what is and isn’t meaningful in our lives. See how we can be creative and … Continue reading Telling Stories: How Narratives Create Identity, Make Life Meaningful, and Potentially Oppress Others

Holiday Music Service

Celebrate the holiday season with musical performances by ESUUC members and friends, gathered together and organized by Alan H.

The Moment of Magic

Rev. Stephanie and Brenda S will present traditional Christmas stories and carols virtually. Please note that we will be inviting you to light a taper during the service.

(Re)creating Family

The holidays are a time for reflecting on the people that made us who we are, whether they are families of birth or of choice. Join us for an exploration of families, celebrate connections in spite of the distances, and find some grounding amidst the chaos of the season.

Blue Christmas

During this difficult holiday season of lockdown and isolation, please join Rev. Stephanie and CLM candidate Marianne J for a brief worship service honoring the complexity of our feelings.

What Are We Waiting For?

Whether you are Christian or not, the season of Advent has a lot to teach us about patience and living with uncertainty. At this typically hectic time before the holidays, Rev. Stephanie will explore the countercultural spiritual gifts of patience.

The Magic of Food

A curious gourmand explores the spiritual power of food and the ways it enlivens the memory and connects us to our ancestors.