The theme for November is Repair, in all its forms. Please join us to hear a sermon by Gena Wade using the book On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, by Danya Ruttenberg. This book argues that the hard work of repentance and repair is worth it, people can do it, … Continued

A longstanding UU value is Interdependence. We honor the interdependent web of all existence. With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it. Expressed as the spirit of life, the ground of all being, the oneness of all existence, the community-forming power, the process of life, the … Continued

On October 13, members of UUFSM joined about 60 other non-profits, churches, and vendor organizations to celebrate Pride SoMD in the Lexington Park Passive Park.  It was a day of fine weather, music, dancing, food, and pride for every color of every rainbow. At our table, we met many folks who are interested in what … Continued

Check out our October newsletter for information about UUFSM services, volunteer opportunities in which we are engaging (and you can too!), and resources for becoming an engaged voter as we look towards November. https://gansub.com/t/pm/6137052717239/

Yom Kippur marks the end of the Jewish high holy days, with Sukot closely following. These holidays have central themes of committing to making the world a better place and desiring to pursue a more just and equitable world for all. Our guest speaker, Rabbi Gail Fisher, will share traditions and inspirational stories of the … Continued

This Sunday, we will start to explore the October theme of Deep Listening. Eva Miller will offer the sermon “Godself as Sound” by the Rev. Lora Young. This piece looks at the power of silence in our increasingly busy lives. Remote attendees, join at the link below: https://zoom.us/j/97885251657?pwd=OUgwbm9BODh0MGl2bnpOYmJabVllQT09 Meeting ID: 978 8525 1657 Passcode: 884254

  This week, member Gena Wade will share a sermon by the Rev. Kaaren Anderson called “Sharing the Good News: On Welcoming Others to Our Faith.” Anderson asserts that our UU congregations offer a different kind of good news than religiously conservative faiths do.  But we’ve sometimes let our reaction against religious conservatism keep us from … Continued

  This Sunday, we will begin using the September theme: the practice of Invitation. Eva Miller will share the sermon “Revelation is not Sealed” by the Rev. Sophia Lyons.  We will be examining the idea of inviting changes into our faith, at both a structural and personal level. Remote attendees, join at the link below: … Continued

    As we participate this Sunday in our annual ingathering and water ceremony, let us reflect on the special appeal that water has within the human heart. Water from ancient springs, high mountain streams and our own Chesapeake Bay trickles and streams through our memories and our imaginations if we only pause to think … Continued

Date/Time: Sunday, 9/1, 11:30 am – 5:00 pm.  NO SUNDAY SERVICE Location: Gena Wade’s home in Valley Lee MD (write to info.uufsm@gmail.com for address and directions)  Please join the Fellowship in a potluck picnic. This is a terrific way to start our new church year, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones!  All are welcome, … Continued