Summer Discussion Series Our six sources include, “Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.” Unitarian and Universalist traditions have emphasized humanity’s goodness while minimizing focus about sin; in fact, we are often accused of sidestepping … Continued
Summer Discussion Series Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources, including “direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces that create and uphold life.” Do the terms, “religious experience,” or “awakening” hold meaning for Unitarian Universalists? Our … Continued
Unitarian Universalism – the living tradition we share – draws from many sources… this is an introduction to the “Six Sources” of our faith tradition. Over the next six Sundays we will explore and discuss each of the sources in turn. For those contemplating religious choices, Unitarian Universalism offers an appealing alternative to religious denominations … Continued
This special service celebrates the return of summer, the beauty of the diversity among us, and the importance of defending and preserving freedom and dignity for all. Each person in the congregation is asked to add a flower to our community bouquet at the beginning of the service and will take a different flower home at the end, representing one spiritual community of many individuals.
Sunday, 16 June 2019 – 10:30am to 11:30am UUFSM has been represented in the past at a table advertising our commitment to welcome all to this fellowship. Today, we prepare signs and posters to help decorate this year’s table. The 3rd. Annual Pride SoMD Celebration will be held Saturday, June 22, 11 am to 3pm … Continued
From the Greek Orthodox tradition: The Kontakion of Pentecost:
When the Most High came down and confounded tongues of … at Babel, [the Most High] divided the nations. When [the Most High] dispensed the tongues of fire, God called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit.
We continue the work begun on June 1 at the Leonardtown Library (10 – 4).
The holiday we celebrate this weekend has evolved over time – begun by freed slaves to celebrate their liberators, expanded by the Grand Army of the Republic in 1868 across the northern part of our nation, established as a national holiday to honor all who died in the service of the United States.
“First rule of change is controversy. … You can’t get away from it for the simple reason all issues are controversial. Change means movement and movement means friction, and friction means heat, and heat means controversy.” – Saul D. Alinsky
Rev. Walker reflects on, and invites your thoughts about, maintaining serenity in a time of change.
The ability to nurture another person is not limited by biology or gender. Today we come together to remember and celebrate the persons (parents, grandparents, relatives, friends, mentors, teachers, guides of all types) who have nurtured us. Please bring a memory, a memento or photograph, some sign of those who have been nurturers in you life.
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