“The Art of Conversation in Public Space”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Our Theme of the Month is Welcome, so how do we hold space in our community that invites engaging conversation for all ages and identities?
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“Ingathering: The Fragility and Strength of Hospitality,”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Our Theme of the Month is Welcome. Let us welcome each other in this multigenerational worship as we ease back into the routine of fall. Let us welcome each other with genuine curiosity and intention of expanding our experiences. We will engage in our annual Ingathering Water Ritual, please bring a small sample … Continue reading “Ingathering: The Fragility and Strength of Hospitality,”
“Why is “faith-based” community organizing important for our community?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 What are the particular challenges that we face in Pittsburgh as we build a stronger infrastructure for faith-based organizing? What are the considerations for a congregation/faith organization in joining current faith-based organizing programs in our community? Welcome to our guest Rev. Martin Rafanan. Rev. Rafanan (he/him/his) is a retired minister and labor/community organizer … Continue reading “Why is “faith-based” community organizing important for our community?”
“Contentious, Cranky and Beloved: Why Can’t We Just Get Along?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 It can be a shock to experience strong opinions and disagreements escalating when we believe we’re in a Covenantal faith. In our Unitarian Universalist values-based faith, we have a variety of visions and bring a spectrum of experiences to support those visions. And, we have a long history of bumping into each other, … Continue reading “Contentious, Cranky and Beloved: Why Can’t We Just Get Along?”
“Question Box Sunday”
Livestreamed at 10:30 This is the annual Sunday when I welcome written questions from those in attendance or like to plan ahead and email them to me. A wide variety of topics is welcome, particularly around UU theology, dogs and tea. I hold the right to defer to actual experts. Please submit your questions to me … Continue reading “Question Box Sunday”
“Sometimes the Question is Really the Answer.”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Brian Rush McDonald grew up in Alabama, gave up his dream of becoming a musician to become a Jesus freak, and graduated from Bob Jones University. He spent nearly 30 years as an evangelical preacher, missionary, and pastor, including seven years in Taiwan where he learned to speak Mandarin Chinese. He earned a … Continue reading “Sometimes the Question is Really the Answer.”
“Democracy As a Religious Value”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Is democracy under threat in America today and what is the significance to Unitarian Universalists?
A Service of Poetry and Song with Guest Brad Yoder.
Livestreamed at 10:30 This lay-led service will comprise some favorite poems on the themes of summer, music, and the joys and mysteries of the human experience. A sung homily will be delivered by the local musician Brad Yoder whose faith and love inspire.
“Finding Happiness Where We Are”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am We can find ourselves always looking forward to what is next or looking back to what we miss. Can we find happiness in the present even when things haven’t turned out the way we expected them to?
“On Being Liberal”
Guest Speaker Brian Junker Livestreamed at 10:30 am
“Silence is Consent”
Livestreamed at 10:30 am When we hear something that we judge to be offensive, derogatory, stereotypical, etc, and don’t speak up to disagree, we are implying consent.