October 4, 10:45
“My Spiritual Journey”
We each have a story of our personal spiritual journey which shapes who we are and how we relate to others and the world around us. Join us as three members of the congregation share their reflections on the paths their journeys have taken.
October 11, 10:45
Rev. Paul Britner: “Religion Without an Afterlife”
Unitarian Universalists hold a rich diversity of beliefs about what happens after we die. Yet amid all these different perspectives, there is something we can say with certainty: whatever may come after death, we all have lives before death. This message explores what it means to cultivate a spiritual life grounded not in promises about another world, but in the wonder, relationships, struggles, and possibilities of this one.
October 18, 10:45
JD Stillwater: “Into the New: Infants and other Beginnings”
What happens when we stand at a threshold wondering how it will play out? In this service about beginnings, Science Ambassador JD Stillwater explores the infinite possibilities embodied in newborn babies, newborn moments, and in all the diverse expressions of a creative universe that take us “into the new.” Cameo appearances by Alfred Hitchcock, dorkishness, and apple pie are possible.
October 25, 10:45
Brian D.F. Richmond: “Love Thy Neighbor – Embrace the Rainbow!”
In numerous religious/spiritual traditions, we are called upon to welcome the stranger and befriend those who might be different from us. Given our current situation in America, how can we actively support our LGBTQ brothers and sisters … while reaching out to help mend broken connections within our community? Come join us as we engage in active and uplifting reflections—on this day when Cumberland, Maryland proudly celebrates PRIDE!
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