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Thought for Contemplation
THOUGHT FOR CONTEMPLATION
“And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave, for the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.” – Becky Helmesley
Theme: “Just Breathe”
According to Clinical Psychologist and Breathing expert, Dr. Belisa Vranich, 90% of adult humans are not breathing correctly. Stress and environmnent has altered the way most adults breathe. This has resulted in pain and health problems.
At a time when the world is in crisis, it is vitally important we correct our breathing patterns and reset them back to what they were when we were young.
Being tuned to our bodies’ signals, creates awarenesses of adjustments that will result in more vibrant living. This, and aligning with Nature, helps us nurture what is Next in our lives.
Join Us!
Sunday, March 9th
10AM
Thought for Contemplation
“The Universes doesn’t care what we do, it cares who we help.”” – Caroline Myss
We will see how our Thought for Contemplation ties in with this week’s service
Theme: “Heaven on Earth”
The world stage, and in our country at large, we bear witness daily to the strife and chaos that exist because those in positions of power seek to create divisions and hardships. It can be easy to get caught up in it and allow anxiety and even anger to reign in our hearts and minds.Yet, that gives even more power to oppressors. Now, as ever, it is vital to remember that
we are fortunate to have authority to direct our thoughts and our actions towards the kinds of outcomes we desire. More importantly, we must remember that we are not alone. That we, together, have the ability to create Heaven on Earth.
Join us Sunday, February 16th at 10:00 AM
UPDATE: Due to weather warnings our service will be online this week. JOIN US via ZOOM:
A Theme of Friendship this week!
This week the UU Church of Waterville will be hosting its monthly Coffee House Service.
Kathy McKay and Rachel Marsh-Sachs are co-leading the service and have chosen the Thought for Contemplation:
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
―Elbert Hubbard
Plan to attend at 10:00am 69 silver Street, Waterville, ME.
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning delivered a service about Friendship and we are re-sharing it again here this week:
Original “Roses in Winter” Sermon + Sermon delivered on February 26th, 2023:
Roses in Winter (a sermon about friendship)
Contemplative Service Outline:
Contemplative Service Materials – Roses in Winter
Thoughts for Contemplation
This week we have two Thoughts for Contemplation in preparation for our MLK Service”
“What happens to a dream deferred?”
– Langston Hughes
“We must combine the toughness
of the serpent and the softness of the dove,
a tough mind and a tender heart.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join us along with our special guests the Colby Drummers on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 (10:00AM) at the UU Church of Waterville, Maine as we explore the theme:
“Beyond the Mountaintop”
Thought for Contemplation
This week we explore the power of Story!
Thought for Contemplation:
“The stories we love best do live in us forever.” – J.K. Rowling
Join us at the UU Church of Waterville, Maine:
Sunday, January 12th, 2025, (10:00AM)
Theme: “Once Upon a Time”
The power of Story has long been key to the sharing of knowledge.
Stories shed light in dark places. Stories may ease fear, or instill it. Some stories inform, others mislead. Stories can address critical issues, offer comfort, alight nostalgia, deepen understanding, make the profound accessible to all and provide inspiration. With the New Year ahead of us, we explore how the stories of our past have shaped us, and how we can write the scripts for our future.
Thought for Contemplation
The next two weeks, as we close out one year and welcome the next, we are exploring this Thought for Contemplation:
Thought for contemplation: “Does it seem like I’m looking for an answer to a question I can’t ask?” – Nora Jones, Nightingale
Join us in Florida as we explore the above thought within the
Theme: “Immeasurable Mysteries.” Twinkle is the guest speaker in:
Jacksonville on December 29th, 2024
&
Ormond Beach on January 5th, 2025
#LivingLifeAsAPrayer
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Winter Solstice Online Service with Margaret Stewart!!
Click the link to view entire service with Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning and Margaret Stewart.
2024 Winter Solstice
Mark Your Calendars, Florida
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning will be the Worship Leader in Jacksonville on December 29th, 2024 AND in Ormond Beach on January 5th, 2025. Please Join Us!!
Winter Solstice Service
Join Us!
Winter Solstice Service Theme: “Finding Magic Everywhere”
Saturday, December 21st, 2024 (NAUA Zoom)
1:00 PM Eastern
Worship Leaders:
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning & Margaret Stewart
Thought for contemplation:
“So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table,
Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able.”
~ Dar Williams
The archive of the FULL SERVICE will be available HERE on December 22nd, 2024.