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September 18 Service led by Rev. Jen Raffensperger
"If you build it, they will come.”
All of the human endeavors we live with, among, around and between each day of our lives comes from imagination. For good or for ill, but generally for both. What are the tools we have for keeping our imagination healthy? For some of us, it’s movies, for some of us, books or poems. Sometimes visual arts, sometimes music. We will reflect deeply on how we can feed our own spirits by feeding our imaginations. |
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September 25 Service led by Rev. Jen Raffensperger
Two weeks ago we chose to re-dedicate ourselves to this faith community at the start of our congregational year. What about the larger faith movement that we are a part of?
In June of 2023, Unitarian Universalists from around the country - and the world - will gather in Pittsburgh for the annual General Assembly. It’s a great opportunity for us all to take a deeper look at the past, present, and future of this faith tradition. Why do we come to church? Why do we care enough to do so? |
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October 2 Service led by Rev. Jen Raffensperger
Animals bring joy to our lives and our homes, they bring wonder to our world, they are vital elements of our own existence and the continued vitality of our planet. While our planet is in peril, so are all parts of our interconnected web. We will start the morning with a worship service honoring both companion animals and all our more-than-human siblings, and then we will invite everyone to bring your pets to the grounds for a blessing!
Pet parents, you might want to choose to watch on Zoom and then come to the campus - if you live close you might want to come for in person service and then run home to get your pet. Your pet does NOT need to be present to be blessed! Bring a photo - printed, or on your phone - and we will bless your companion animal. |
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October 9 Service led by Rev. Jen Raffensperger
It’s a holy time of year in the Jewish tradition, one of the Six Sources of our faith. At sundown tonight begins the harvest festival of Sukkot, a time of celebration after the repentance of the high holy days.
On this weekend when we also celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, join Rev. Jen to take a look at both lamentation and celebration, and the importance of naming even the most complicated things we are going through. |
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October 16 Service led by Rev. Dr. Kathryn Helms
Being a mom of a transgender adult child who came out just nine months ago, Kathryn Helms will share the personal love lessons that have transformed her life.
Rev. Dr. Kathryn Helms who lives in Hanover, Pa is a grateful member of UUCY and active in the choir, social justice committee, and knitter's group. Her education includes a Doctor of Ministry from Central Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kansas, a Master of Divinity from BTSR in Richmond, Virginia, and an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. She has been ordained through the General Baptist Association and American Baptist Association. After serving on staff at churches for 14 years, she now enjoys her entrepreneurial adventures of writing, self-publishing, providing meditation and spiritual instruction and creating meditative gardens. She is a mother of 4, grandmother of 3 and married for 38 years to her high school sweetheart. |
