November 1, 10:45: Michelle Saville
“Living the Questions”
Rainer Maria Rilke famously encouraged us to “live the questions” — to be patient with uncertainty and allow our lives to unfold without demanding immediate resolution. In a faith tradition grounded in curiosity, exploration, and openness, what might it mean to make a home in the questions themselves? Potential questions for consideration: Who are we becoming? What do we value? How do we find meaning? What does it mean to live faithfully when certainty is out of reach? We’ll explore the possibility that questions are not problems to be solved, but companions that can deepen our awareness, widen our compassion, and open us to new ways of seeing and being.
Michelle Saville (she/her) graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., in May of 2026. She is the intern minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick. She recently retired from teaching in public schools after a 30-year career.
November 8, 10:45: Rev. Paul Britner
“Redemption”
What does it mean to be redeemed if we do not believe we are inherently fallen or sinful? In the Unitarian Universalist tradition, redemption need
not mean being rescued from divine punishment. It can mean the possibility of beginning again—of repairing what has been broken, releasing what no longer serves us, and becoming more fully the people we hope to be.
November 15, 10:45: Rev. Martha Macgill
“Grey is the New Black: Thoughts about Faith as our Years Advance”
There is very little written about the Theology of Aging and what our faith tells us about this stage of life. Rabbi Zalman has written a fascinating book called From Aging to Saging, about the importance of having wise elders in a community and how it fosters interdependence, stability and resilience. Join Rev. Martha Macgill in an exploration of the transition to elder and how this stage of life is essential to our community well-being for all generations.
The Rev. Martha Macgill is a retired Episcopal priest. She has served congregations in Richmond, Va, Johannesburg, South Africa, Baltimore and most recently, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Cumberland. Over her ministry, she has been committed to social justice and contemplative spirituality and practices.
November 22, 10:45: Rev. Paul Britner
“Resilience”
Water is one of nature’s great teachers. It can be gentle enough to rest quietly in the palm of your hand, yet powerful enough to carve canyons and reshape landscapes. When it encounters an obstacle, water does not simply stop—it moves around it, flows beneath it, gathers strength, or patiently finds another way forward. In this message, we’ll explore what water can teach us about resilience: not as the ability to remain unchanged by life’s difficulties, but as the capacity to adapt, persist, and discover new paths.
November 29, 10:45: Rev. Kimberley Debus
“Eat More Pie”
There is something about pie that speaks to all of us – it is one of the few truly universal foods. We’ll explore what pie means, what we can learn from pie, and how taking time for pie feeds our souls as well as our bodies.
Please bring a pie to share! After the service, we will have a potluck pie brunch. Please bring a sweet or savory pie – quiches, pizzas, shepherd’s pies, pot pies, tarts, fruit pies, cream pies – whatever kind of pie tickles your fancy. Leftovers are welcome! After spending an hour talking about pie, we’re going to want to eat some pie!
Rev. Kimberley Debus is a minister based in the Washington DC Metro area, inspiring an artful and art-filled faith. She consults with congregations and religious professionals throughout the denomination. In addition to her consulting ministry, she serves the Cedarhurst UUs in the greater Baltimore area, and the UU Church of Canton, NY.
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