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Our Favorite Things Service June 25th in Waterville, Maine
Join Us this Sunday, June 25th ! in person + online 10:00AM Eastern.
69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine
Theme: “Our Favorite Things”
This service will explore what we like most about our lives and our communities, about what our spiritual communities offer to us, and also about the sources of our Faith.
We will come to understand why the things in our lives that matter to us, matter to us.
And, we will look at examples in psychology, history, symbolism and synchronicity that help explain why humans assign value and honor with ritual that which is most important to us, personally and in the groups we are part of.
www.uucwaterville.com (link to Online Service)
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December 1st – Service at UU Waterville, Maine
THEME: Of Awe and Grace
Sunday, December 1, 2019 (10:00 am)
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville
69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine
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Thought for Contemplation: “A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.” Rev. Kate Braestrup
From our hearts to yours
The Art of Forgiveness
This! Listen to this!
Vigil for September 11th
Monday, September 11th
6:30 am – 8:00 am
The Vigil space will be hosted by: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning. She will be joined by Rev. Scott Jones and welcomes a multi-faith clergy presence, as well as active duty military and veterans. peace-workers.
At 7:00am a prayer will be offered, followed by local musician and songwriter Aaron McCannell singing his song, “Stand Tall,” which portrays the emotions of the tragic day as well as hope for the future.
This gathering is open to all who seek a place of spiritual sanctuary on this day of remembrance.
Amalek Within Sermon posted!
they move with grace in and out of many worlds
embrace life even in the face of darkness
Somedays you just need a little extra encouragement and turning towards someone who has followed his passion – and lost it, only to move towards a new calling even more passionately, is such a blessing.
Rev. David Ruffin’s story is inspirational. From theatre stage to church pulpit, he has captured the hearts and minds of many.
This morning for all those experiencing loss and transition, and for those who face depression as a familiar part of their experience, I encourage you to read his words.
“I remember pouring over inspirational books. I found few answers, but I did find friends:
Parker Palmer assured me that feelings of depression were not only normal but a gift that could lead me deeper and help ‘let my life speak.’
Kahlil Gibran reframed my present pain as something that was carving space for future joy.
Mary Oliver proclaimed her gospel: ‘You do not have to be good.’
And Rainer Maria Rilke urged patience ‘with everything unresolved in (my) heart…to love the questions themselves.’
Most importantly, I learned I had good company in struggling to find my way….
…..Still, was it my purpose?”
read Dave’s full essay, here:
http://www.uua.org/worship/words/reflection/embrace
Example of an Innovative Invitation
Building beloved community requires compassion, thoughtfulness and extending innovative invitations.