What if faith need not be tethered to certainty, doctrine, or proof? In this service, we explore the liberating possibility that faith might arise not from belief, but from deep imaginative engagement—with mystery, with myth, and with meaning inside the “imaginal” realm: that rich space between the literal and the fictional, where inner truths and … Continue reading Faith Beyond Belief: Embracing the Imaginal
In this worship, Rev. Ritchie offers a spirited guide to the essentials of modern paganism and the soul-deep richness of honoring the turning seasons. From harvest festivals to hearth-centered wisdom, this service invites you to mark autumn in particular with intention, curiosity, and reverence. Join us at 10:30AM at our newly renovated and expanded church … Continue reading Stations of the Sun: Autumn
As the many holidays and religious celebrations of this part of the year descend upon us, I want to offer this little bit of advice: get out the good dishes. Please let’s not leave the china in the cupboard for fear of breaking it. Life is short and not always sweet. Celebrations are good. Family … Continue reading Eating on the Good Dishes
What does communion mean when it’s not bound by creed? In this service, we’ll explore the Unitarian Universalist understanding of communion—not as sacrament, but as symbol. Bread becomes our teacher: of sustenance, of community, of brokenness and renewal. From ancient grain to shared table, we’ll reflect on how bread invites us to remember our interdependence, … Continue reading Broken Bread: Rituals of Thanksgiving
Whitney Young and NUUC member Pam Spense explored what it means to experience worship that includes the movement and the body. 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 Embodied Worship
This Advent season, Rev. Ritchie explores a variety of quirky and invented traditions and holidays in order to offer permission and guidance on how to reshape this holiday season to match whatever your current needs. Join us at 10:30AM at our newly renovated and expanded church home at 1574 Franklin Street, Lewis Center, Ohio, or, … Continue reading Happy Festivus!
In this sermon, we ask what it means to remain, to witness, and to respond when others have fled or forgotten. By examining some of the stranger and more sinister Christmas time traditions, Rev. RItchie explores winter as both literal and spiritual terrain: a season that holds grief, stillness, and transformation. From ghost stories to … Continue reading Dead of Winter
Rather than descend into darkness, the solstice lifts our gaze to the sky—where Earth tilts, turns, and traces ancient arcs around the sun. This sermon honors the solstice not as absence of light, but as cosmic alignment: a moment to feel the sweep of time, the precision of planetary rhythm, and our place in a … Continue reading Turning of the Heavens: A Solstice Reflection
