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Sunday service, August 4 – What Moves Us

Jackie Triplett will lead a service entitled “What Moves Us: Forrest Church’s 21st Century Theology.”  She will share the thinking of renowned theologian and minister Forrest Church, whose personal discovery of the liberating feelings of awe and humility prompted him to preach, teach, and write his statement of Universalist theology for our times. Remote attendees, join … Continued

Sunday service, July 28 – The Seven Spiritual Laws

This Sunday continues our appreciation of the Preaching along the Potomac series.  We will hold a watch party and visit the UU Church of Annapolis to hear the Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.’s sermon on “The Seven Spiritual Laws.” Ancient Hermeticism speaks of seven rules that govern our cosmos and earth. How can these laws give us … Continued

Sunday service July 21 – Be Not Afraid

Our July Preaching Along the Potomac series continues with a watch party at the Church of the Ascension. This week, we visit the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax to hear a sermon by Senior Minister David A. Miller, “Be Not Afraid.” What is Unitarian Universalism today and where do we go next? Each of us … Continued

Sunday service, July 14 – Vibrantly Humanistic

Our July “Preaching Along the Potomac” series continues with a watch party at the Church of the Ascension. This week, we visit the Washington Ethical Society (WES) in NW Washington DC, with music provided by the WES Chorus. The WES holds a special place as the only congregation dually affiliated with Unitarian Universalism and Ethical … Continued

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

Sunday Service, June 2 – The Gift of Renewal

  We hope everyone is enjoying the Spring rains that have fallen recently! Our worship theme for June is “The Gift of Renewal.” Jackie Triplett will read a sermon by Rev. Darcey Laine from the UU Church of Cortland, NY who says it is “…a sermon on Ezekiel, dry bones, a blooming amaryllis, the gift … Continued