Historically Unitarian Universalism has put forth the idea that humans are capable of goodness, that a loving God created a world where humans can thrive and flourish. Unitarian Universalist theologians have suggested that humans thrive when their environment is conducive to flourishing. This has encouraged Unitarian Universalists to work for the dismantling of oppressive structures … Continue reading Transforming the World with Liberating Love
In this ensemble service, AUUC members will share the story of their UU Journey. This month’s services are centered around AUUC’s mission statement. This Sunday’s service will focus on how Together We Act for Justice, with AUUC members sharing how as part of being Unitarian Universalists they’ve worked towards making a more just, equitable world. … Continue reading Our UU Journey: Together We Act for Justice
As Unitarian Universalists, we grow not just as individuals, but in relationship—with each other, with our values, and with the spirit of community. While Rev. Levwood is on study leave, join us for a lay-led service featuring three AUUC congregants who will share personal reflections on how their journeys have been shaped and deepened through … Continue reading Our UU Journey: Together We Grow in Spirit
In this ensemble service, AUUC members will share the story of their UU Journey. This month’s services are centered around AUUC’s mission statement. This Sunday’s service will focus on how Together We Care in Community. Question to Ponder: “How has your UU journey involved caring for your community?” Monthly Theme for July: Our UU Journey … Continue reading Our UU Journey: Together We Care in Community
At a time when our nation is becoming less inclusive communities like AUUC are all the more important. Join us as we explore our call to be a welcoming and inclusive spiritual home. Question to Ponder: “What does it feel like to belong?” Monthly Theme for July: Our UU Journey The Nursery will be available … Continue reading “Our UU Journey: A Welcoming & Inclusive Spiritual Home”
As Pride month draws to a close, we look back at LGBTQ+ individuals and moments in local history that have propelled us forward. Come away from this service inspired to build a strong future full of freedom, inclusivity, and pride. Question to Ponder: “When was the last time you used your freedom to push progress?” Monthly … Continue reading “Pride, Protests, Pickets, and Progress”
UUA General Assembly Sunday Worship Service NOTE ALTERNATE TIME: Service starts at 11am this Sunday! Join us in person or online for a watch party of the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly’s Closing Worship. Embrace the electrifying spirit of the year’s largest UU gathering, where we come together in unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration … Continue reading “Revolution Begins with a Dream”
In our individual lives practicing a discipline is how we give ourselves more freedom. Societally our freedom increases when we invest in the structures of care that make freedom possible. Join us as we deepen our commitment to freedom by deepening our commitment to the discipline and structure that makes freedom possible. Question to Ponder: … Continue reading “Prelude: Discipline Is Freedom”
An everyday feeling of freedom can seem like something found only in stolen moments. And yet, that joyful timelessness of fully immersing oneself in the moment is available all the time when we approach life with attention and full-hearted abandon. Join us as we explore how to reclaim that childlike freedom of a summer afternoon … Continue reading “Near Wild Heaven”
Water is essential for life. In many ancient cosmologies, it was a core element of our world. This Sunday, we will talk about water and the flow of life. Rev Kathryn Adams (she/her) is the minister at the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River. She was a member of AUUC for nearly 20 years before she … Continue reading “Water Is Life: Imagine the Flow”
A Multigenerational Service The Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion is a ritual unique to our living tradition. This ritual was originally created by Czech Unitarian Minister Norbet Čapek as a celebration of human dignity and diversity in the face of rising fascism in 20th century Europe. Join us for this multigenerational service where together we will … Continue reading Sowing Seeds, Generation to Generation
It matters a great deal what generation we’re born into, forms core features of our outlook on the world. And these differing outlooks between generations can be the source of deep conflict, hurt, and bitterness between generations. Join us as we explore how to understand each other better and heal the hurt between generations so … Continue reading “What Do We Need to Imagine?”
