Unitarian Adlai Stevenson, whose birthday was February 5 th , ran for President of the United States twice, in 1952 and 1956. He did not win either time, and that was a long time ago. But his vision for America is still relevant today. He believed, not in isolationism, but in “constructive and realistic internationalism.” … Continue reading My Favorite Famous Unitarian: Adlai Stevenson
Since this morning is the day before February 1 st , which will be Langston Hughes’ birthday, we will learn more about that great poet, and the Harlem Renaissance, and Black History Month, which is observed in February. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86195968315 Meeting ID: 861 9596 8315 One tap mobile +16465588656,,86195968315# US (New York) +13017158592,,86195968315# US (Germantown) Meeting … Continue reading Langston Hughes, and the Harlem Renaissance
For Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, which is also the Sunday before Inauguration Day, we will lift up insights and inspiration from the great preacher’s sermons and from Inaugural poems. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86195968315 Meeting ID: 861 9596 8315 One tap mobile +16465588656,,86195968315# US (New York) +13017158592,,86195968315# US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 861 9596 8315 Dial by your location+1 … Continue reading Prophetic Speeches and Inaugural Poems
This service will explore what the first several years with your new settled minister might be like, and some of the things you and your new minister could undertake together, especially since UUFWC is on the cusp between a Pastoral type and a Program type of congregation. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86195968315 Meeting ID: 861 9596 8315 One tap … Continue reading The Ministry Ahead for UUFWC
On this day in history, a remarkable number of inventive and breakthrough undertakings were imagined and attempted. I believe they are the manifestation of the renewed inspiration that comes from turning the calendar to a new year. This morning we will learn about Leonardo DaVinci’s flying machine, Aretha Franklin’s inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of … Continue reading A Celebration of Inventiveness
Please join us at 7 pm on Thursday, December 24th for our virtual Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols, ending with singing “Silent Night.” Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86195968315 Meeting ID: 861 9596 8315 +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) ID: 861 9596 8315 There will be a waiting room, please … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service
This is the time of year that gardeners begin to dream of the year to come. At UUFWC how will we tend to our youngest members together? This service for UUs of all ages will follow up on Saturday’s Religious Exploration Startup conversations. Our worship service with Rev. Wolfe will ask us all to consider the … Continue reading Tending to Our Sprouts
Whoever wins or loses our national elections, the United States will still be in need of reconciliation. Healing will be needed for our nation as a whole, and our states, cities, and towns, and in our families. This worship service will lift up hopeful stories of communities that achieved healing, and will be inspired by … Continue reading When Hope and History Rhyme
In the Book of Samuel, the Isrealites said to the prophet, “Give us a King!” They thought that would solve all their problems. This worship service will look at questions of personal responsibility, and leadership, and how a people’s leaders are chosen. It will be inspired by stories from Hebrew scripture and the music of … Continue reading Heroes in the Seaweed, Children in the Morning
Recently, Rev. Jennie recalled the wisdom and caring we received from our Transitions Coach, the Joan Van Becelaere, when she visited us on March 8th. Rev. Jennie then found the recorded of that service in the Fellowship’s library. Rev. Joan counselled us that, though we are in emotional and uncertain times, we are in process … Continue reading Envisioning Living in a New Way
