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Thought for Contemplation:

“Warm summer sun, shine kindly here” – Mark Twain

Our theme for our upcoming service is: “Summer Awaits”

Join Us!

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

10AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

This is the last service at UU Waterville until we resume again in June!

Be sure to visit Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning online and in-person at her Summertime location.

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Thought for Contemplation:

“’Cause you’re beautiful like a flower; more valuable than a diamond” – India Arie

Join us for our Flower Communion Service this week!

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

10AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

Theme: “Flowers by Any Other Name”

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Thought for Contemplation:

“There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” – Sarah Josepha Hale

Theme: “Architects of Our Lives” – a Mother’s Day Sermon

Mother’s Day is wrought with

emotions,

expectations,

disappointments,

celebrations

and gratitude.

Mother’s Day is one of the most difficult sermons for ministers to prepare and deliver.

It is virtually impossible for us to create a message that is comfortable for everyone;

Let alone meets everyone’s needs;

Let alone honors each person’s relationship with their maternal figures.

Or, for women, their relationship with themselves as mothers or women who did not or could not have children.

This service strives to meet each person where they are at on their journey as mothers or with their mother.

Join Us!

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

10AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

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Thought for Contemplation: “If you remind me of my dog, we’ll probably git along” – Jane Siberry

Theme: “Must Love Animals”

This week’s service we will explore our relationship with the animals in our lives. Specifically, those precious creatures we call our pets. As well as those we share our land and space in time with.

Bring a picture or painting of your pets, past or present, that you wish to place on our altar. Consider a favorite story you may wish to share as well.

Together we will bless the animal residents of our planet.

Sunday, April 27th, 2025

10AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

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Our Easter Sunday Theme is entitled: “Paid in Full”

Thought for contemplation:

“When you add it all up, the full cost of real love is no charge”

– Harlan Howard

Join us for this season of renewal!

Sunday, April 20th, 2025

10:00 AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

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THOUGHT FOR CONTEMPLATION

“Bodhicitta is like yeast that never looses potency. Anytime we add the moisture of warmth and compassion it will automatically expand. If we keep it in the freezer however, nothing happens.”  – Pema Chodron

Theme: “Bodhicitta  and Choice Theory, on a Path to Possibilitarianism”

Bodhicitta is the aspiration to attain enlightenment in order to benefit all sentient beings. Many define bodhicitta as an immanent inner awakening.

Choice Theory is a framework for personally empowering individuals and improving relationships.

The term “possibilitarian” was first introduced by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. His work focuses on the power of faith in action.

This service explores how these theories are compatible with our values and principles, and worth embodying in every day life.

Join Us!

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

10AM Eastern

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com

in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine

via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com