Category Archives: Sermons

Design Life Sermon

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”

Inspired by song lyrics, informed by spirit!

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

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

Sunday Service: Hospitality, a Pillar of Faith

Join Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning at the UU Church in Waterville, Maine.

Sunday, January 28th, 2024

 69 Silver Street Waterville, Maine

Time: 10:00 AM(Eastern)

Thought for contemplation:

“What if hospitality were the pillar of our Faith?” 

    ~ Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning

All those peaceably seeking spiritual solace are welcome!

Attend in person or Online:

https://uucwaterville.com

#LivingLifeAsAPrayer