Events

Sunday Worship Service: “Fear Not”

Recurring
Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

There is much we could be afraid of.  Crisis in our own lives.  Worry about crisis in the world that is beyond our direct control.  Let us start this new year afresh with a message of hope, a message about being a co-creator in the world around us.  In an annual competition amongst graduating students, […]

Sunday Worship Service: Water: At The Intersection of Sacred and Secular

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Water is more than just hydrogen and oxygen molecules. 70% of the earth is covered in water and 70% of our bodies are made up of water. It's odorless, tasteless and can be solid, liquid or gas. Science tells us that life began in the oceans. Religion and philosophy has always honored the significance of […]

Sunday Worship Service: Civil Rights Songs & Their Stories (8th Principle series)

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Many marked this past long weekend by remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and participating in acts of service.  Dr. King said protest and civil rights songs were "the soul of the movement."  In this service, not only will we sing some of the classic songs of the Civil Rights movement, but we will hear […]

Sunday Worship Service: Five Smooth Stones (UU Resources to Battle Goliaths of Our Day)

Recurring
Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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. […]

Sunday Worship Service: “A Re-Telling of Old Turtle & The Broken Truth”

Recurring
Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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 […]

Sunday Worship Service: Rediscovering Thomas Jefferson (8th Principle Series)-Telling

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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) […]

Sunday Worship Service: Repentance & Repair: Lessons from the UUA’s Common Read

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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 […]

Sunday Worship Service

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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 […]

Sunday Worship Service

Recurring
Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Every Sunday, join Sunday Worship Service at 10AM (9:45 gathering), currently offered in person and on Zoom/Youtube Live.

Sunday Worship Service

Recurring
Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Every Sunday, join Sunday Worship Service at 10AM (9:45 gathering), currently offered in person and on Zoom/Youtube Live.

Sunday Worship Service: We Covenant…

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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.

Sunday Worship Service: Celebrating Banned Books: A Multigen Service

Sanctuary 538 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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 […]