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It's Mardi Gras Sunday at UUCV! New Orleans Mardi Gras is unquestionably unique in many ways—but a period of "laissez le bon temps roulez" is an important part of many human cultures. Rev. Aija Simpson preaches, music director David M. Glasgow plays the music of Eugenie Rocherolle, and the choir shares an unexpected Cajun mash-up, all … Continue reading Worship: “Running Wild”
Our first principle asks us to affirm and promote the inherent dignity and worth of every human person. How do we live up to this promise? Are there ways that we fail to honor the dignity of some people and tell ourselves we are doing right? Carole Knisely provides music.
We invite you to bring us your joys, your sorrows and the full truths of your life. Rev. Aija Simpson preaches, the choir sings music of Avalon with Marc Renault on bass and Dani Fiore on drums, and music director David M. Glasgow plays Broadway favorites of Claude-Michel Schönberg, Jason Robert Brown, and Stephen Schwartz.
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. As our nation moves boldly into the future, what can a science fiction show tell us about ourselves? And are its messages of peace, tolerance and social justice still relevant in today's society? Rachel Teates is service leader with Worship Associate Dick Poland. Music director … Continue reading Worship: “To Boldly Go”
Rev. Kathy Ellis serves the remaining Universalist heritage congregation in Philadelphia. She will share some Pennsylvania Universalist history and discuss why it still matters today.
From the moment we are born to the moment we die we need each other. Even the most self-sufficient among us probably lives in a home that someone else built, eats food that someone else tended, uses goods that someone else made. We cannot escape our connections from each other, what a lonely, hard world … Continue reading Worship: “Hand in Hand”
In our mobile world it is hard to remember how much place has mattered to humans for all but our most recent history. Are we still rooted in place? Do our roots hold us tighter than we might think? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Gisela Roethke.
We know how the Easter story ends. How do we cling to the hope of Resurrection when its coming is less certain? Rev. Aija Simpson preaches with worship associate Cheryl Parsons. The Choir performs with Music Director, David M. Glasgow.
"The Waters of Life" Water is sacred in traditions worldwide both present and past. Why is this element so powerful? Kate Barr will be preaching with worship associate Julie Ham. "The cure for anything is saltwater, sweat, tears or the sea." Isak Dinesen
People once believed that you could weigh a human soul - now we're not even sure if we've got one, let alone what it would weigh. What does it mean to have soul? Do you have one? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Dick Poland. Music director David M. Glasgow provides service music, and the … Continue reading Worship: “How Much Does Your Soul Weigh?”
