
So grateful to have this annual gathering with our friends at this beautiful Inn overlooking Moosehead Lake on Saturday evening. Cherished moments of laughter and connection.

So grateful to have this annual gathering with our friends at this beautiful Inn overlooking Moosehead Lake on Saturday evening. Cherished moments of laughter and connection.
Every year on 9/11 my services always include this song – played, sung or spoken. “If I Give Your Name” by Pat Humphries and Sandy O of Emma’s Revolution. As well as some version of Judy Chicago’s Merger Poem as prayer, as meditation, as wish and as dream. May the day come when we can all live in gentle compassion and peaceableness.
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Sermon: Gentle Ripples, a Water Communion Service to Gather The Beloved Community
Sunday, September 8th, 2019 (10:00 am)
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville
69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine
Worship Leader: Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Porter-Manning
Thought for Contemplation:
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
~ Coretta Scott King
#PulpitOfPeace #BuildingTheBelovedCommunity #UUSermon
Rev. Bishop Carlton Pearson has been a blessing to all who are touched by his work. He brings with him his evangelical spirit and metaphysical approach to Unitarian Universalism.

All Souls Unitarian Church was featured in the documentary film, “American Heretics: The Politics of Gospel.”
Twinkle is an affiliate community minister with the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLFUU). We are always delighted to share CLF news:

All Open Positions: www.questformeaning.org/clfuu/jobs
This year’s UUA General Assembly in Spokane, Washington was beautiful and dramatic and sweet and socratic – as is the case with many GA’s. The moments I will share now are from The Red Tent Gretchen and I hosted at the UU Women and Religion and Women’s Federation area, reunions with longtime friends and colleagues, and budding friendships. Of note as well, the Church of the Larger Fellowship celebrated its 75th during GA – lots of fun and heart-warming program! There were UUSCM meet-ups. And, I hosted a UU Talks Poster Session for congregations and groups to learn about this innovative fundraising, outreach and publicity program. There is more to say about GA – there often is. When I process it, I will write again. In love and gratitude, ~ Twinkle.

Unitarian Universalists who are interested in publishing your work, Visit us at the UU Women and Religion booth in the exhibit hall at General Assembly in Spokane for more information! Our “A Sermon in My Pocket Series” is for clergy and lay people alike. Also, inquire about how your congregation can utilize Matrika Press Anthology Series can for fundraising and outreach! http://matrikapress.com/visit-matrika-press-at-ga/
