Why Are We Here?
Questions about purpose or the meaning of life have been motivating spiritual seekers for millennia. In this service, we will reflect on those questions, both for ourselves and for the UU Church of Meadville. LISTEN:
Services
The Danger of History
It’s said that “history is written by the winners’. The current national conversation about race and legacy reminds us that history can be dangerous as well as a teaching. How does that reality apply to UUCM? LISTEN:
Money, Money, Money
It’s time to kick off the 2021 pledge drive. In response to the many giant disruptions that have plagued our lives over the past couple of years, this pledge drive will be like no other. In fact, you might not even recognize it! But we’ll start it off with stories and songs that will get … Continued
The Spirit of Ancestors
We likely know about ancestor worship. Do we honor our ancestors or do we choose to ignore them because of their ‘failings’? LISTEN:
The Spirituality of Sabbath-time
Do we have busy lives? Do we know when and how to stop our busyness? How can the ancient practice of sabbath be used in a secular setting to find rest? LISTEN:
The Vision Thing, Part II
For the past several months the Parish Board has been thinking, scheming, plotting, and dreaming about the future of our church. We now have a proposal to share with you. In this service we’ll discuss the spiritual foundations of that proposal and share stories and songs that will accompany us as we move forward. Special music will be … Continued
The Spirituality of Joy
We tend to be very serious about our goals, lives, and work. How do we find joy and humor at such times as this? And how would joy be ‘spiritual’? LISTEN:
BHAGs. What are they and why should I care?
A big hairy audacious goal, or BHAG, is a clear and compelling target for an organization to strive for. The term was coined in the book Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras. Bruce Harlan, Executive Director for Women’s Services, will discuss what organizations can do today, tomorrow, … Continued
Yes, Visions Happen
Is a vision a carefully constructed plan or is it a sudden visionary experience? Can it be both? No matter what the answer is, a vision can change our lives. LISTEN:
The Journey of a Thousand Miles: Part 2
UUCM had its last service in the sanctuary on March 1, 2020. Then, our lives changed. What have we learned in the last 18 months that will be a gift to our lives and UUCM? LISTEN: