February 23, 2020
by Reverend Anthony Makar and
Victoria Warden, Worship Associate
If a “foodie” is someone who has refined tastes in food and drink and tends to seek out new food experiences, a “soul foodie” is someone who is like that in the religious realm. Today we talk about how Unitarian Universalism invites people to be soul foodies and what we need to be aware of in order for our worship to be hospitable to that.
Music: I am Resilient by Rising Appalachia, sung by Margaret Gardner and Ally Jagoda
February 16, 2020
by West Shore Youth Group, Worship Leaders
Once every year our youth prepare and deliver a Sunday morning service for the congregation. The services provided by the youth are typically heartfelt, engaging, and inspiring. This year’s service is on the theme “Community.” The Youth will be sharing what it's like to grow up and GROW in a Community; whether that community is church, family or another type of community.
Music:
The Times They are 'a Changing by Bob Dylan Performed by The Byrds
Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan Performed by Abby Rosu & Seth Wanner
Changes by David Bowie
February 9, 2020
by Reverend Anthony Makar and
Christine Salontay, Worship Associate
Feeling like you belong is a two-way street. Part of it has to do with how others treat you—whether they are being invitational and hospitable. But an equally important part of feeling like you belong is your own openness to that, and things you do to enhance your sense of belonging. As Care of the Soul author Thomas Moore says, “Belonging is an active verb, something we do positively.”
February 2, 2020
by Reverend Anthony Makar and
Elizabeth Gerencser, Worship Associate
The experience of shame is so intense that often the result is lashing out at the very person whose love we crave. But what would it mean to allow another to love us in our shame? What happens to us if we truly embrace our vulnerability?
Music: Shame by Avett Brothers
Performed by: Free Spirit Band; Laird Wynn, lead vocal
Music: Hold Your Head Up by Rod Argent
Performed by: Free Spirit Band; Bill Hudson, lead vocal