Pluralism is a core Unitarian Universalist value. But what does mean to live out this commitment in everyday life? Rev. Susan explores some possibilities in this worship. 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: … Continue reading Mountains, SO Many Mountains
Around the time of the New Year, one often hears talk about the importance of developing one’s authentic self. And yet, much religious wisdom teaches that meaning comes not from a turn inwards, but through engaging the outer world in a spirit of curiosity and discovery. Rev. Susan, preaching Join us at 10:30AM at our … Continue reading Make a Lamp of Yourself: The Myth of the True Self
We live in society that glorifies positivity. We’ve all been told at one time or another to “stop being negative” or to “focus on good things you have”. But at what cost? What are we losing by only focusing on the positive? What can we gain by indulging our inner critic? Please join us for … Continue reading The Positive Aspects of Negative Thinking
This Sunday, we celebrate the Winter Solstice and Yule by embracing the magic of this moment of the year, in word, ritual and song. 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 … Continue reading The Turning of the Wheel
The original gospel story of Jesus’s birth gave new life to the idea that there is a love so powerful as to conquer the might of empires. How did this morph into the contemporary Christmas movie, where the power of love is engaged to save a faltering bakery? In this worship, Rev. Ritchie explores the … Continue reading Christmas in Olde Lewis Center: A Hallmark Sermon
Meta Worship Ever wonder why we do what we do in worship? For this unusual worship, Rev. Susan explains the functions of each element of worship as we move through them. 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 … Continue reading Meta Worship
In this moment between winter holidays, Director of Religious Exploration Morgan Patten will explore the role of silence in our spiritual lives. Along the way, we will ask what we might learn about embracing quietude from an ascetic monk, an environmentalist, and others. Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 … Continue reading Silent, Holy
In this Thanksgiving themed worship, Rev. Ritchie explores the links between gratitude, generosity, and meaning making. Stay after church for our soup lunch benefitting the Mid-Ohio Food Bank (soup available for an optional donation). Join us at 10:30 AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, … Continue reading Gifted
Rev. Susan offers some guidance for how to avoid the narcissism of small differences and other perils of living in a divided nation. 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: … Continue reading Tap Out: Towards a Theology of Fake Fights
Commissioned Lay Minister Teri Cornell offers a participatory service that explores how we can bless the world and each other. We’ll also hear a post-election pastoral message from Rev. Susan. 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 … Continue reading Blessing Stones
