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Summer Services in-person in Smith Hall “Reflections on UUA General Assembly” Led by Amy Abel, Doris Duarte, Cele Mark, and Bob Walker What is the Unitarian Universalist Annual General Assembly? Why do we have one? Why would you ever want to go??? Well, four Westminsterires had gone to the 2023 Pittsburgh UUA GA this year … Continue reading Worship Sunday, July 30, 2023 – 10:00 AM Relections on UUA General Assembly
Summer Services in-person in Smith Hall A Church at Pooh Corner Winnie-the-Pooh and friends have been special companions for many generations of people over decades. They have soothed us, instructed us, reminded us of deep truths, and invited us into living with depth and meaning. This morning we’ll explore the spiritual truths found within these … Continue reading Worship Sunday, July 23, 2023 A Church at Pooh Corner
Summer Services in person in Smith Hall Appeal, Gratitude, Delight, Lament (Or: Help, Thanks, Wow, This Stinks) What is prayer? Fresh berries in a tiny container? A story in a driveway? A thumb on a forehead? Shoes? Is it gratitude, recognition of a miracle, an appeal for help, a curse, an apology, longing, hope, grief, … Continue reading Worship Sunday, July 16, 2023 – 10:00 AM “Appeal, Gratitude, Delight, and Lament”
Summer Services in person in Smith Hall Jim Chapin, a guitar player for over 40 years and the leader of a jug band for over 20 years, will lead the service. Mark Beveridge, Stephen Conlon, and some other friends will join him. There will be stories and brief snippets of the historical origins of this music, … Continue reading Worship Sunday July 9, 2023 10:00 AM – Jug Band
Summer Services in person in Smith Hall “Beneath the Words: Music to Soothe, Stir, and Heal” — Cathy Clasper-Torch and Shelley Katsh No Zoom services during the summer. We will be live-streaming our Sunday worship services on our church homepage. The live stream begins at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. You can also visit our YouTube channel … Continue reading Worship Sunday July 2, 2023 10:00 AM – Smith Hall
Summer Services in person in Smith Hall “Ragaverse: A Morning of Sitar and Bhakti Poetry” Acclaimed poet Ravi Shankar joins sitarist Srinivas Reddy in an offering of sacred poetry and sound from the Indian subcontinent. Worship Leader Information: Ravi Shankar is a poet, editor, and literature professor, and Srinivas is a sitar player, professor, writer, … Continue reading Worship Sunday, June 25, 2023
It’s an annual tradition in many UU congregations for the minister to hold a “Question Box” sermon. We’ll give that a try this morning. You are welcome to submit questions to Rev. Eric ahead of time at this email address – questionbox@westminsteruu.org. He promises not to look at them until Sunday morning. Or, you can … Continue reading Worship Sunday, June 18, 2023 “Embracing the Questions”
This morning’s very special service is a chance to remember, with delight, the many blessings we find at Westminster year after year – but especially during the past year. We’ll celebrate the Bridging – from Youth to Young Adulthood – of three amongst us. We’ll appreciate the 30 people who served as Religious Education teachers at … Continue reading Worship Sunday, June 11, 2023 “The Living Tradition at Westminster”
“Looking Ahead” Led by Rev. Tom Schade Painting by WUC member Bob Gutchen All of our todays seem to be filled with deep anxiety and concern. Whether it is our world, or our country, or even our denomination, it is possible to dwell on all the bad outcomes that seem to be possible. But a … Continue reading Worship Sunday, June 4, 2023 “Looking Ahead”
“From Decoration Day to Memorial Day Weekend” How do we create sacred space for remembrance with the increasing distractions of the modern era? For this memorial service please bring a photo or photos of deceased family veterans or other family and friends that you wish to remember. We will have space to share and honor. … Continue reading Worship Sunday May 28, 2023 video
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