Unitarians Contemplate the Meaning of “Namaste”
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Join the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River, 914 Gateway Dr., Chestertown, on Saturday, December 23 at 7 p.m. for a traditional evening of carols and story in our annual “Eve of the Eve” service.
Rev. Sue Browning will lead us as we take time to pause and sense the moment “just before” and the wonder of new life.
All are welcome! Please call 410-778-3440 or visit the website for more information.
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On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m., Rev. Diana Davies will give a sermon titled “To Seek a Minor Sun: Letting Go and Fighting On” to the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River, 914 Gateway Dr., Chestertown. A great naturalist writer once observed a spider spinning a web on a warm street light, in defiance of the winter cold, leading him to the conclusion: “In the days of the frost seek a minor sun.” But when is it important to hold onto that glowing orb of hope and when is it time to let go?
Special music for this service will be performed by Shannon and Mike Buccino.
About our speaker: Diana Davies completed her studies at Meadville Lombard Theological School, was entered into preliminary fellowship and was ordained as a UU minister. She has recently served as a student minister at First Unitarian Church of Baltimore and is currently supporting the Unitarian Universalists of Charlestown (in Catonsville MD). Before entering seminary, Diana had a long career as a teacher of Russian and an international educator, most recently serving as Vice Provost for International Initiatives at Princeton University. She is bringing her international experience into her ministry through her work as an international education consultant for Meadville Lombard.
Religious Exploration and childcare will be available during the service.
All are welcome – please call 410-778-3440 for more information.
Childcare will be available during the service. All are welcome! Please call 410-778-3440or visit the website for more information.
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On Sunday Nov 26, at 10 a.m. Dr. Gary Schiff will give a sermon entitled “Are the Jews the Last True UUs? An Exploration into the Meaning of Monotheism in Our Day” to the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River, 914 Gateway Dr., Chestertown.
In his talk, Dr. Schiff, Cantor and Religious Leader of the Chestertown Havurah, will be raising the question of why most Unitarian Universalists today focus on the latter half of their name and its broad humanitarian mission, and much less on the fundamental theological issue of Unitarianism (monotheism) per se. He draws upon Judaism as the original source for both of those impulses, being strictly monotheistic in its beliefs, which in turn affects the nature of its long-standing commitment to social issues as well.
Special music for this service will be performed by Meredith Hadaway and Rebekah Hardy Hock.
Childcare will be available during the service. All are welcome!
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On Sunday, Nov 19, 10 a.m., Rev. Sue Browning will give a sermon entitled”Gratitude and Grace” to the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River, 914 Gateway Dr., Chestertown. In this harvest season we take time to say thank you for the abundance around us. Join us for an intergenerational Unitarian Universalist Bread Communion service where we’ll reflect on the grace underlying our gratitude as together we’ll set a table and share in the harvest. The service will include a Child Dedication service welcoming an infant into community.
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On Sun, Nov 12 at 10 a.m. Dr. Michael Franch will give a sermon entitled “Thinking About How Lives Matter” to the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River, 914 Gateway Drive, Chestertown.
We claim universality in our faith community. We talk about the worth and dignity of every person. One of our responsive readings proclaims that it doesn’t matter whether one is black or white, gay or straight. That’s true, but it’s also not true. If we ignore an identity that is important to a person, we ignore part of them. We know that “Black Lives Matter” and that “All Lives Matter,” but if we can’t say the former, we don’t mean the latter. We need to recognize both specificity and universality, and that “all” contains multitudes.
Childcare will be provided during the service. Please call 410-778-3440 for more information.
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Saturday, November 18, 2017, 6 p.m., Chestertown
Free admission. Open to the Public. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and beverages
The Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River (UUCR) will hold a fund raising auction on Saturday, November 18 at 914 Gateway Drive, Chestertown, in the Crestview development. Admission is free and the general public is welcome.
Doors open at 6 p.m. to enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and desserts. Explore Silent Auction items before the Live Auction begins at 7 p.m. Bid on wonderful donations, including a Dale Chihuly signature, oil paintings and crafts by local artists, pastel lessons with Mary Pritchard, dahlia bulbs, excursions, Cal Ripken memorabilia, a week at an upstate NY cabin, dining experiences and delivered prepared meals, home décor items, computer help, pet services, and a pianist for your next party.
A continually updated list of auction items is available on the UUCR website — click on “News.”
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On Sunday, November 5, at 10 a.m., Reverend Sue Browning will give a sermon entitled “Trusting in Abundant Love” for the Unitarian Universalists of the Chester River, 914 Gateway Drive (Crestview), Chestertown. Our Universalist ancestors held that love was an unlimited resource and felt called to offer unconditional love. Rev. Gordon McKeenan describes, “Universalists believe that all of us are going to end up together in heaven, so we might as well learn how to get along with each other now.” At this service, Rev. Sue Browning will draw on this rich history as we consider modern day connections between the UU faith and social action.
Special music for the service will be performed by Pam and Bob Ortiz.
Childcare will be available during the service.
All are welcome to our service. For more information, visit our webpage.
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