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Greek Mythology: Exploring Theology and Nerd Culture

In worship, We often consider complex questions: How do we understand the universe? What is the nature of humanity? How can we lead meaningful lives? In this fun–and hopefully not to serious–service, Director of Religious Education Morgan Patten will examine how science fiction, role playing games, and other aspects of nerd culture can shine a … Continue reading Greek Mythology: Exploring Theology and Nerd Culture

Balancing Act: Lessons from the Spring Equinox

This Spring Equinox, Rev. Susan considers how we can keep an appropriate balance of light and its absence in our lives. Join us at 10:30AM 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 0385 Passcode: … Continue reading Balancing Act: Lessons from the Spring Equinox

The Many Colors of Love

Inspired by the Hindu holiday of Holi, Reb. Susan explores the enormous variety of what it is we mean when we say “love.” Join us at 10:30AM 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 The Many Colors of Love

Calling on the Muses

Rev. Susan explores the spiritual sources of inspiration. Join us at 10:30AM 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 0385 Passcode: 962432

The Face of the Deep

The Face of the Deep.  Rev. Susan uses two ancient creation stories—the one found in Genesis, as well as  the  ancient Babylonian Enuma Elish, to explore how chaos, while difficult, is finally necessary for the creation of any new world Join us at 10:30AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin … Continue reading The Face of the Deep

Worship Cancelled Feb. 16, 2025

Because of icy conditions in Delaware County, Worship–in addition to all church based activities–is cancelled for this Sunday Feb. 16, 2025, both in person and on zoom. Please stay safe and we’ll see you next week!

Wintering

“Wintering means different things to different people.  Getting through a cold, snowy winter if you are a light and summer person can be difficult as well as dark and difficult times in life no matter what time of year they come.  Today Commissioned Lay Minister Teri Cornell gives us some ideas on how to push … Continue reading Wintering

Stealing My Religion

As Unitarian Universalists, we are naturally interested in other religious practices.  Rev. Susan explores how can we engage that curiosity in healthy ways, without appropriating the sacred rituals or objects.  Join us at 10:30AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, attend online using this link: … Continue reading Stealing My Religion

The World as It Is and Why Religious Literacy is So Important

It is becoming increasingly clear that The Perennial Philosophy, a one-time popular belief of many Universalists that all the world’s religions are the same at their core, is just not true.  Some feel this philosophy is not helpful in understanding the complexities of our world.  Stephen Prothero, in his book God Is Not One: The … Continue reading The World as It Is and Why Religious Literacy is So Important

Dear Dr. King,…

Did you know that in addition ot his many accomplishments, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote an advice column for Ebony magazine?  In this worship, which takes place right before the MLK holiday and the Presidential Inauguration, Rev. Susan explores what advice MLK might offer to the current moment.    Join us at 10:30AM at our … Continue reading Dear Dr. King,…