Gratitude in Dark Times
Dr. Dave will draw from Eastern religions for how to be grateful despite the pain of our world.
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Finding Joy in an Era of Intolerance
How do we find happiness when the world is not lending itself to happiness. In challenging times, joy can seem out of reach, but it is also one of our most powerful tools for healing and resilience. Together, we’ll reflect on how small acts of kindness, laughter, and community can help us rediscover joy, even … Continue reading Finding Joy in an Era of Intolerance
Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda
“Woulda, shoulda, coulda” moments invite us to consider where we stand in our compassionate lives and how we might grow from them. This service is inspired by Jane Goodall’s insight that “we have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love.”
Multimasketed
Join our Whole Church Service Sunday to explore the questions, ambiguity, dilemmas, and mystery around the masks we wear. Masks/Costumes are optional and encouraged, and certainly not required.
Already and Not Yet
We often are working toward goals, including the fulfillment of dreams. How do we aim for those goals while also appreciating what we have and savoring the present? Dr. Dave will explore the balance between having gratitude for what we have while aspiring toward the not yet.
Democracy Conquers Absurdity: The Fight to Make Corruption Illegal
Rabbi Michael Pollack, Executive Director of March on Harrisburg, will discuss the state of democracy in Pennsylvania and how we can work to protect, strengthen, and expand our democracy in the face of corruption-fueled fascism. The sermon will include invitations into the work of MarchOnHarrisburg and the Pennsylvania democracy movement.
Welcoming Our Neighbors
From stranger to neighbor to friend to family – how do we navigate and blend our varied beliefs, traditions and personalities to create one beautiful UU family.
What’s Your Buzz?
Do you bee-lieve that we’re all bees with different stripes, different perspectives, and different roles, but we all bee-long and all are in the same hive, creating sweet honey to nurture each other and our world? Let’s explore this during our first full Whole Church service! Whether you’re seeking a kinesthetic/embodied experience, prefer conversation with … Continue reading What’s Your Buzz?
Welcoming Immigrants
Dr. Dave will examine religious traditions and literature about how to welcome and include people from other countries. How can we help immigrants feel safe and welcome?
The Magic of Water, Ingathering /Water Communion
As we begin a new church year, children, youth and adults are all invited to participate in our annual Water Communion, using water as a symbol of connection to each other and to our own lives. If you join us on Zoom, have water that you can pour and a vessel to pour it into. … Continue reading The Magic of Water, Ingathering /Water Communion