Unitarian Congregation of West Chester Sermon Podc

The words “soul” and “spirit” will be frequently used in this sermon. But don’t worry: the topic has nothing to do with religion or theology. Rev. Dr. Parks will share with you her hypothesis that all humans have a soul, and that it becomes more and more

Our congregation has taken many leaps over the years – how do we take the next leap together? This service will feature special music and member testimonials, as well as a message from Rev. Schatz.

How can we cultivate a practice of leaving behind what gets in the way of our growth?

In this service we’ll explore together how our decisions about what food is on our plate and where it comes from are closely tied to the principles of Unitarian Universalism, our health, and our community.`

We begin Black History Month with a special service centering around the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and its message for us as we lift our voices and hands for justice.

Unitarian Universalists sometimes have a complicated relationship with words like “grace,” “sin,” “redemption” and even “God.”

With the turning of the decade, we take a moment to look ahead to what is to come. What do we envision for society? What will we make possible one hundred years from now?

Why UU's and other Liberals are Hard to Understand

Our congregation sits on holy ground, surrounded by holy ground. We live on holy ground. How do we wake to the sacredness of this and all places?

As Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, this modestly titled sermon will look into Hinduism and its surprising connections with Unitarian Universalist history.

What is a congregation? And what it is it that makes our congregation so important?

Sometimes we find wonder where we expect it least.

Our speakers will be several members who are not new to Unitarian Universalism.

The Jewish High Holy Days are a time for looking within, choosing, and turning.

We live in an era of harshness, in many ways. Now more than ever, there is a real value in learning to walk gently with others, and with ourselves.

Everyone has cared for another person or received care at some time in their lives. Members of the congregation will reflect on their experiences with giving and receiving care and what that has meant for their spiritual journey.

As the Summer comes to end, we turn to thoughts of our congregation, and explore what it is that makes Unitarian Universalism unique and important in the world and our lives. This is a good service to invite friends to.

Today our Democracy and our Democratic ideals are under attack both from other nations and from within. This morning is a call to reinvigorate our faith and practices of democracy and to mend our broken community.

Are the moral imperatives guiding society objective or subjective?

During the Summer many of us recall childhood trips with the family, long days of playing, or just lazing under the trees after work. What we think of as “recreation” is not just a break from our “real world,” but an essential part of our spiritual lives.