THOUGHT FOR CONTEMPLATION
“The ultimate touchstone of friendship is witness”
– David Whyte
Theme: “Anam Ċara and The Divine Echo”
by: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning
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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard
10:00am Eastern
https://calendar.vineyardgazette.com/event/anam-cara-the-divine-echo-with-rev-twinkle-marie-manning
Thought for Contemplation:
“Warm summer sun, shine kindly here” – Mark Twain
Our theme for our upcoming service is: “Summer Awaits”
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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.
That’s right, it’s Twinkle’s Birthday this Sunday!!
Her service theme is: “Counting Time”
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Sunday, June 15th, 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 week’s Thought for Contemplation is drawn from a song that envisions a world of peace:
“Imagine all the people, sharing all the world” – John Lennon
Our service theme is: “A Wish Your Heart Makes”
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
10AM Eastern
in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine
via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com
In an age when worldwide church membership is on a decline, we were delighted to welcome nine new members to the UU Congregation of Waterville on Sunday!
May this congregation continue to be a blessing to the community it serves!!
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
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
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.
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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
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning is now booking her Summertime calendar for Sunday worship services, congregational and nonprofit group workshops, and retreats.
To learn more about her ministry and work, visit:
About “Twinkle”
THOUGHT FOR CONTEMPLATION: “The purpose of leadership is not to make the present bearable. The purpose of leadership is to make the future possible.” – Joan D. Chittiser
Theme: “Guided by Faith”
The Unitarian Universalist faith tradition is characterized by its commitment to theological diversity, inclusivity, and social justice. It is not rooted in dogma. Members need not adhere to a creed or doctrine. In the broadest terms, Unitarianism emphasizes human agency and Universalism centers on the inclusion of everyone. Unitarian Universalism draws from six religious and spiritual sources. It has long been guided by seven principles. This service explores this rich history, as well as introduces the UUA’s shared values, even as it considers the core purpose of Unitarian Universalism, and, indeed, this congregation.
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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
10AM Eastern
in person: 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine
via Zoom: https://uucwaterville.com