Services for October

Deep Listening. One of the post-lockdown challenges UU congregations face is to re-energize programs for children and youth. Last year’s Faithful Conversations (a form of deep listening) led to development and sharing of the Fall curriculum. They also nurtured the meaningful participation of children and youth in a once-monthly service for all ages. The Conversations encouraged inclusion of the perspectives of children and youth in the choice of Sunday learning topics. This coming Sunday, Oct. 13, features not only a multigenerational worship service but also a unique opportunity, after the potluck lunch, for adults in the Fellowship to learn more about volunteering in the program for children and youth. Beginning in November, a new series of Faithful Conversations will invite deep listening about the Fellowship’s mission and vision. When we listen deeply to one another, we strengthen the bonds of community.

~ Rev. Jaye

Call of the Shofar

Rev. Jaye Brooks
October 6

On this Sunday that introduces our October theme of Deep Listening, we find ourselves in the Days of Awe between the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah (October 2 through 4) and Yom Kippur (October 11-12). The Days of Awe are a time for deep listening and reflection on past mistakes and the changes we choose to make as we move forward. The call of the shofar traditionally marks the Jewish new year and the start of the ten days of deep listening that culminate in Yom Kippur. This service honors the Jewish high holy days and reminds all of us to consider how we live our values and put love at the center. Rabbi Meeka Simerly from Temple Adas Shalom in Havre de Grace joins us as guest worship leader and Ami Silberman blows the shofar.

Love with a Capital L

Worship Committee
October 13

Join us for a poignant playful service for all ages in which we’ll try to imagine our lives as the Universe’s repeated attempts to understand itself and learn to Love with a capital L. This deeply affirming service centers and celebrates Pride, so wear your most colorful attire, bring your joyful spirit, and expect to be blessed with stardust. (Don’t worry—there’s no loose glitter!)

A Volunteer Training for the Program for Children and Youth begins about noon after the potluck.

Mosaic

Rev. Jaye Brooks
October 20

The world today is a mosaic of culture, traditions, and beliefs. There is so much othering, the emphasis on division that may be the greatest plague of our time. How do we embrace this diversity to foster belonging in the Fellowship and in all the various communities in which we move?

The Path of the Veiled

Jasmine Stock and Laura Paligo
October 27

Many cultures believe that the veil between the worlds is thinned at this time of year and that leads to better communications with the spirits and ancestors. Join worship associates Jasmine Stock and Laura Paligo in a time of ritual, reflection, and celebration.