That’s the plan. In 2017 the UU Church of the Restoration in Philadelphia, PA adopted it for themselves and now over 30 UU congregations have followed suit with many more considering adopting it themselves. What is it? Why is it important? What should we do with it at UUFWC? Missed the service? You can view … Continue reading There is an 8th principle?
“Reverence and respect for human nature is at the core of our Unitarian Universalist faith.” Says Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker. It is the base of our first principle. How do we reconcile that “inherent worth and dignity” with people who seem determined to hurt others at every step? Missed the service? You can view it … Continue reading Never Call Them Jerks
The equinox is when the day and night are perfectly balanced with each other. In autumn is signals the beginning of the dark winter months. How can we maintain that feeling of balance in our own lives during those dark times. Missed the service? You can view it here: https://youtu.be/SoYLMjDM6SQ
Meadville-Lombard liberal theology professor Dr. Mike Hogue once described Unitarian Universalism as “Hyper-Protestant” based on the idea that throughout our history we have “protested” the status quo of religious thought. What does continuing on this trajectory mean for the future of our denomination? Missed the service? You can view it here: https://youtu.be/0YfveKAH9V0
During a trip to Israel, Rev. Walter learned a lesson about welcoming, humility and interconnectedness from a 12oz plastic water bottle. Make sure to have a container of water nearby for this service! Missed the service? You can view it here: https://youtu.be/tdwKbJehGrg
Things are so different now. New minister, new building, new ways of interacting! Is anything of the way we used to gather going to be the same? What recognizable parts of UUFWC will still be around as we begin to transition from pandemic life to post-pandemic life. Missed the service? You can view it here: … Continue reading We Are Home
Since the country went on lockdown on March 13th, 2020, UUFWC has not meet on campus. While other denominations and congregations begin to take steps to meet in person (as UUFWC did on July 18th!) we are still waiting while the renovations are finishing up. How do we manage our expectations for meeting again in … Continue reading Are We There Yet?
The first day of Wooster City schools is August 18th. Many old friends will get together and talk about there summer experiences, but what about the new kids? As we look to our own re-opening, how do we prepare to embrace first time visitors when we are so excited to re-engage with each other? Missed … Continue reading The New Kid
We all want a place where we fit in, but how does that work in a UU setting where everyone is so different? How do we make all of our spiritual differences work together without fighting or demeaning each other? Can it be done or is it just a Pollyanna type dream? Missed the service? … Continue reading Belief, Belonging and Beyond
After spending a week with the members of UUFWC, Rev. Walter imagines what our moral journey could look like together as we create the global community that we all dream about. “Candidating Week” began with the worship service on April 25th, and ends with a worship service and a congregational meeting to vote to call … Continue reading What Ministry Means to Us
