Many are familiar with the biblical story about King David who in his youth impossibly and improbably slew the giant warrior Goliath. It was said that David picked up five smooth stones to carry in his pouch before he went to fight Goliath. There are many sermons that imagine what those stones might have represented. […]
During this month of romantic love, we will share together a story about love for neighbors and the interconnected web of life adapted from Douglas Woods' story, "Old Turtle and the Broken Truth." We are still looking for readers of any age to bring voice to the parts of Crow and a child (no memorization […]
Several people have asked Rev. Pat to speak about some of the historical figures named in our stained glass windows. Twenty-four years ago, Thomas Jefferson was the sermon subject won at that year's Service Auction at the Kitty Hawk UU congregation where Rev. Pat served. At the time the UUA was divided into geographic districts (now regions) […]
This year's UU Common read is Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg's "On Repentance & Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World." The premise is that we all have caused harm and been harmed, but in our times and society attitudes and lack of models for repentance can lead to quick apologies without the deep work of repair […]
The Red Rose Sangha (community) has met for 30-some years in Lancaster. It is a community of individuals interested in Zen Buddhism within the White Plum lineage of Zen and is affiliated with the Zen Peacemakers Sangha. Since 2004 they have been meeting Sunday nights at UUCL.Edward Sangetsu Sullivan is a Sensei (teacher) in the […]
Every Sunday, join Sunday Worship Service at 10AM (9:45 gathering), currently offered in person and on Zoom/Youtube Live.
Every Sunday, join Sunday Worship Service at 10AM (9:45 gathering), currently offered in person and on Zoom/Youtube Live.
Ours is a religion built on relationship. Covenant is the framework that keeps us in relationship as we move to build the beloved community. Every Sunday, join Sunday Worship Service at 10AM (9:45 gathering), currently offered in person and on Zoom/Youtube Live.
This unique service isn't just about raising awareness; it's about igniting a passion for freedom of expression and the power of diverse narratives. Through readings, guided meditation and interactive storytelling, we'll delve into the reality of book banning and ways to counteract their negative impact on our community by raising our voices louder! As a […]
It's Spring and Easter time again with images of bunnies, eggs, blooming, and resurrection. But new life, change, transformation when fully examined doesn't always "just happen." How many times have we broken ourselves free from the old shells of our lives to find a new beginning, or rolled away the stone of our own tomb. […]
This Sunday learn about Theodore Parker one of the historical figures named in our stained glass windows in the Sanctuary. Parker was considered one of the most influential Unitarian theologians in the 19th Century, but even the Unitarians shunned Parker for his controversial theology. He was an abolitionist, mentioned in the book, "Master, Slave, Husband, […]
This Sunday we'll celebrate the Annual Flower Ceremony originally created in 1923 by the Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia; brought to the United States by his widow, the Rev. Mája Čapek. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower and places their flower in the shared vases. Each person is invited […]
