Services for June

Sunday 10:30 - 11:30 am

Imagination. Our learning and worship theme for May is Imagination. This week I’m in a seminar for UU interim ministers, learning all sorts of things that stimulate my imagination and fill my heart. In the opening session, Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley reminded us that there’s an aspect of listening that is physical—that we receive messages from one another via our physical beings. I’ve been trying to imagine what those messages might be. Some postures may obviously transmit feelings. Other aspects of physicality may be more subtle yet still communicate. A short-form conclusion is that whenever a topic has emotional context, email and even zoom are not good ways to communicate. Imagine that!

~ Rev. Jaye

Faith and Freedom

Rev. Jaye Brooks
June 1

This month our learning and worship theme is Freedom. The freedoms that are part of our American heritage align closely with the values of Unitarian Universalism. That’s no surprise; Thomas Jefferson, who drafted the Declaration of Independence, was a Unitarian. But our UU values go beyond the Declaration; UU ideas of human agency and self-determination are expressed in the US Constitution. this Sunday we consider how simple acts of living as a free human being entwine with our faith and our freedom.

Free to Be

Rev. Jaye and Jenn Blosser
June 8

In this service for all ages, we honor youth members Connor McGrath and Charlie Slentz who are about to graduate from high school. Today Connor and Charlie bridge from childhood to adulthood and we consider the freedom—and constraints—that both children and adults experience.

A potluck luncheon follows the service

Love and Acceptance

Sue Knause
June 15

Love can be liberating, a form of freedom. What does it mean to love oneself and be loved? Does love and acceptance require fixing? Our worship leader today, Sue Knause, is a member of the Fellowship, serves on the Board, and is active in social justice and community outreach efforts. She is an aspirant to the UU Ministry.

Gather in Hope

Rev. Jaye and GA streaming
June 22, 10:45 AM

One of the treasured American rights is freedom to assemble. This Sunday we gather at 10:45 am and will begin streaming the UUA General Assembly’s morning worship service at 11:00 am. Join thousands of UUs, all together, onsite in Baltimore and online in congregations across the country. Rev. Jaye Brooks begins the service at the Fellowship and Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk leads the GA service. Rev. Dr. Kirk holds the Schulman Chair of Unitarian Universalist History at Meadville Lombard Theological School and she is an historian of American religious history.

Peacemakers

Marc Petrequin
June 29

Could the world be free from war? Humanity has defined its existence through war, from the founding and destruction of ancient empire to the colonial periods that have shaped the geopolitical struggles still rampant today. And yet in our own nation of only 5% of the world’s population has still managed to emerge as the unparalleled military superpower that surpasses all perceived enemies and allies alike. As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s military, how can we reconcile our UU principles of nonviolence with our military culture and the ongoing worldwide conflicts that continue unabated? Join us as we explore our military’s history and future and how we can apply our faith as peacemakers to guide our nation and world towards a more peaceful future.