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Worship without Words

Rev. Richard Reese, preaching. As we all know, art is multi-faceted: painting, sketch, photography, sculpture, poetry, dance, fiber arts, calligraphy, metalwork and music, among many other forms. Richard encourages everyone attending the service to bring a piece of art, small or large. The art item can be something personally created or purchased. Richard Reese served … Continue reading Worship without Words

Where I am from….

Commissioned Lay Minister Teri Cornell leads a worship during which three NUUC folks share something of the spiritual journey that brought them to where they are today. Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this link: Join Zoom … Continue reading Where I am from….

Words in the Web

Everyone is talking about Generation Z and how they are affecting and will affect the world. Summer Student Minister Noa, a member of Gen Z herself, discusses her generation and some of its varied perspectives on other generations, spirituality, and social justice.  Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home … Continue reading Words in the Web

Creedless

Unitarian Universalism is creedless, but not purposeless.  Rev. Susan recounts various efforts over the years to describe our faith’s central purpose, including the one presented at this year’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association.   Join us for a picnic immediately after worship at Highbanks metro parks. Our picnic scouts will be holding a shelter … Continue reading Creedless

And Yet…

Student Minister Noa Tobins considers what we can make of the happenings of Pride when surrounded by destruction, grief, and opposition. Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82694590385?pwd=TlRCUitCa0VSdnNyY2tvemM5N29KUT09 Meeting ID: 826 9459 … Continue reading And Yet…

Not My Table, Hon

Rev. Susan explores the hows and theological whys of maintaining excellent personal boundaries. Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82694590385?pwd=TlRCUitCa0VSdnNyY2tvemM5N29KUT09 Meeting ID: 826 9459 0385Passcode: 962432

A Critique of Cynical Reason

Feeling negative about the upcoming election cycle?  Rev. Ritchie talks about how to avoid the kind of cynicism that leads to apathy and inaction, even while acknowledging the world is broken in all kinds of places.  Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, … Continue reading A Critique of Cynical Reason

How Shall We Remember?

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday created to mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor and mourn those who died to preserve … Continue reading How Shall We Remember?

May You Survive and Thrive

What does it mean to be a species that shapes the world? Our children and youth have been exploring this question, as they learned about local biodiversity, extinction, and endangered animals. In this service, we will mark World BIodiversity Day and consider our place in the interdependent web of life. Director of Religious Exploration Morgan … Continue reading May You Survive and Thrive

Nurturing the Soul, Transcendentalist Style

On this Mother’s Day, we look at how Transcendentalism emerged from a debate within Unitarianism about what it takes to appropriately care for and feed the ever growing human soul. We’ll look at the spiritual practices the Transcendentalists engaged in (including walking in nature, keeping journals, contemplation, simple living, and conversation) and why and how … Continue reading Nurturing the Soul, Transcendentalist Style