Category Archives: Ministry

Design Life Sermon

January 11, 2026Blog, Ministry, Sermonstwinkle

Sunday, January 11th, 2026, UU Church of Waterville, Maine

Theme: Design Life

Service Leader: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning

Thought for contemplation:

“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the

future.”

— Robert L. Peters, Designer & Environmentalist

https://youtu.be/A3gLPTdq21w

This service explores how Integrative Thinking, specifically the Design Thinking Model, can be utilized to strategically problem-solve and achieve goals in a variety of aspects of our lives. From fundraising for key projects and long-term planning for nonprofits, to creating a thriving personal life, Design Thinking offers a key to success.

New Year’s Sermon: “The Answer, My Friend”

January 1, 2026Holidays and Holy Days, Ministry, Music for the Soul, Sermonstwinkle

Inspired by song lyrics, informed by spirit!

“The Answer, My Friend”

New Year’s Blessing:

“May you hold sacred the lessons of 2025.

Treasure it’s joys,

and to the extent possible release its sorrows.

And, allow yourself room to Relax as you greet the new year.

May you cherish every moment you are gifted with.

Soul-deep that you are a blessing to this world!”

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

~ Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning

Winter Solstice 2025

December 20, 2025Blog, Ministry, Promotions for Friends and Colleagues, Worship Servicestwinkle

Join us in-person or online to celebrate the Winter Solstice!

December 21, 2025

10:00 am in-person and via Zoom

Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville

69 Silver Street

Waterville, Maine

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88049341762?pwd=bzZTMjUwQjcrMDFzdWo5VWtqYVBJQT09

Throughout this service consider what your greatest wish is for the New Year!

Worship Leaders: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning, Alexis Burbank, Rachel Marsh-Sachs

Worship Associate: Linda Lee

Special thanks to Solstice Service Participants + Musicians:

Beth Schiller

Harry Vayo

Margaret J. O’Connell

Melissa Mckenzie

Maili Bailey

Allane Ball

Mark Jose

Mary McCann

Linda Seekins

Richard Thomas

Steph Trapnell

Marsha Turner

#LivingLifeAsAPrayer

#PulpitOfPeace

Video of Twinkle’s Thanksgiving Service

December 7, 2025Contemplative Services, Ministry, Sermonstwinkle

Thanksgiving Address ~ 2025

Poetry Reading: at Millinocket Memorial Library November 14th, 2025

November 30, 2025Art, Blog, Contemplative Services, Ministry, Promotions for Friends and Colleagues, Readings Recordedtwinkle

“Twinkle” Marie Manning was the featured poet Millinocket Memorial Library in Maine on November 14th, 2025. Special thanks to Ben Barr and Nicole Brennan. Much of the poetry she read can be found in her first poetry book entitled: “Accompanied.” Additional works can be found in the “Rivers of Ink” anthology by 12 Willow Press. www.TwinklesPlace.org #livinglifeasaprayer #pulpitofpeace #poetry #Mainepoet The music at the beginning and end of this video is by a very special musician. Eternal gratitude and love.

November 2025 Speaking Engagements

October 30, 2025Blog, Books, Ministry, Promotions for Friends and Colleaguestwinkle

Twinkle’s Speaking Engagements November 2025

Join Us at the North American Unitarian Summit

September 25, 2025Blog, Ministry, Promotions for Friends and Colleaguestwinkle

We are so excited Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning is presenting a spiritual message at next week’s NAUA Summit!! Her theme is “Arguing for the Sake of Heaven.”

It is one of many presentations this wonderful conference will offer.

Please join NAUA for all or part of the Summit!

It is entirely online this year and begins on 9/30/2025 and continues through 10/5/2025.

The overarching theme is “Building Bridges.”

Such a timely message!

CLICK THIS LINK FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP:

Summit

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Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning’s Presentation:

“Arguing for the Sake of Heaven”

What do our disagreements look like? What, if any, are our ulterior motives when we engage in conversations with those we disagree with? Are they battles for the sake of winning? Or are they rooted in the search for truth and meaning? This service explores what it means to Argue for the Sake of Heaven as a practical and spiritual practice for Building Bridges.

#LivingLifeAsAPrayer

#PiecesOfPeaceOnEarth

#PulpitOfPeace

#NAUA