Monthly Archives: June 2024

Sunday service, July 7 – There is More Love Somewhere

Our July “Preaching Along the Potomac” series continues with with a watch party at the Church of the Ascension. This week, we visit the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring to hear Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt proclaim that “There is More Love Somewhere.” Generations of people have been attracted to UU congregations by the belief that … Continued

Sunday service, June 30 – A Time for Reckoning

Our 10:30 AM service at the Church of the Ascension will feature Rev. Kirk Freeman of Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church speaking on, “A Time for Reckoning.”  He writes, “On this first Sunday of the “Preaching Along the Potomac” series…we will reflect on A. Powell Davies’ words and legacy, asking: what are we called to … Continued

Sunday Service June 23 – Annual Flower Ceremony: The Center of Eternity

  This Sunday we celebrate our annual multigenerational Flower Communion, proclaiming the depth of meaning and the broadness of love on which the foundations of our beloved community are built. This will be the 101st Flower Communion for Unitarian Universalism. Katy Boyd will read a sermon by Reverend Alison Miller of First Unitarian, Portland. Please … Continued

Sunday service, June 16 – Personal Renewal

This week, Gena Wade will share a John W. Gardner essay called “Personal Renewal.” Given as a speech when Gardner was 88, this essay offers observations and advice about learning, growing up as we age, accepting challenges and taking risks, motivation, lifelong vitality, and the meaning of life. Please join us! Remote attendees can always … Continued

Sunday Service, June 9 – Solitude for Renewal

We will be continuing with the June theme of renewal with a sermon from Asia Lenae on the necessity of solitude for growth. Eva Miller will lead our service. Remote attendees can always join our service by following the Zoom link below. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97885251657?pwd=OUgwbm9BODh0MGl2bnpOYmJabVllQT09 Meeting ID: 978 8525 1657 Passcode: 884254