In our individual lives practicing a discipline is how we give ourselves more freedom. Societally our freedom increases when we invest in the structures of care that make freedom possible. Join us as we deepen our commitment to freedom by deepening our commitment to the discipline and structure that makes freedom possible. Question to Ponder: … Continue reading “Prelude: Discipline Is Freedom”
An everyday feeling of freedom can seem like something found only in stolen moments. And yet, that joyful timelessness of fully immersing oneself in the moment is available all the time when we approach life with attention and full-hearted abandon. Join us as we explore how to reclaim that childlike freedom of a summer afternoon … Continue reading “Near Wild Heaven”
Water is essential for life. In many ancient cosmologies, it was a core element of our world. This Sunday, we will talk about water and the flow of life. Rev Kathryn Adams (she/her) is the minister at the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River. She was a member of AUUC for nearly 20 years before she … Continue reading “Water Is Life: Imagine the Flow”
A Multigenerational Service The Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion is a ritual unique to our living tradition. This ritual was originally created by Czech Unitarian Minister Norbet Čapek as a celebration of human dignity and diversity in the face of rising fascism in 20th century Europe. Join us for this multigenerational service where together we will … Continue reading Sowing Seeds, Generation to Generation
It matters a great deal what generation we’re born into, forms core features of our outlook on the world. And these differing outlooks between generations can be the source of deep conflict, hurt, and bitterness between generations. Join us as we explore how to understand each other better and heal the hurt between generations so … Continue reading “What Do We Need to Imagine?”
Question to Ponder: “What helps inspire your creativity? How do you, or can you, make time for creative pursuits in your life?” Monthly Theme for May: Imagination The Nursery will be available during service for infants to preschool aged children. Join us for service on Sunday at 10:00 am in-person or online via … Continue reading Do You Believe in Big Magic?
Climate optimism is often described as a declaration of hope that we can take steps to care for Earth; it also includes actions that are aligned with that declaration of hope. Grounding ourselves in practices such as gratitude and curiosity can allow us the space to be in relationship with Earth. Drawing from the wisdom … Continue reading “Climate Optimism: Little Pockets of Joy”
A Multigenerational Service Easter offers us the opportunity to explore the themes of oppression and resistance and liberation. Easter offers us the opportunity to explore the theme of death and what lives on that death cannot touch. Easter offers us the opportunity to explore difficult times in our lives and society and what can arise, … Continue reading Rise Up, O Flame
Our diversity can be a source of division or an opportunity for connection, learning, and growth. Drawing on the wisdom of civil rights scholar john a. powell and psychology professor Geoffrey L. Cohen, we’ll explore how to connect across differences. Question to Ponder: “What helps you connect with others across difference?” Monthly Theme for April: … Continue reading Turning Borders into Bridges
This month’s Soul Matters theme is Joy. It might seem like an odd time to be focusing on joy but maybe that’s precisely why we need to do it now. Maybe we need to protect and nurture our access to joy now more than ever. Join us as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with … Continue reading “The World Can’t Take It Away”
Guest in the Pulpit: Rev. Kirk Freeman “Once to every soul and nation comes the moment to decide, in the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side.” So begins the hymn based on an 1845 poem by Unitarian abolitionist, James Russell Lowell. Right now it seems that these moments are arriving … Continue reading “A Fork in the Road”
In these challenging times we all need emotional support from others. But what kind of support is helpful? This year AUUC’s pastoral care team members reflected on the book, The Art of Being a Healing Presence. This Sunday members of AUUC pastoral care team will share reflections on what they’ve learned from this book as … Continue reading “The Art of Being a Healing Presence”
