Aug. 17, 2024 – Are You Smarter than a Bullfrog by Bob Meyerson
In this monthly service Bob Meyerson reminds us of the danger of constantly accommodating ourselves as our context gets more uncomfortable and learning when we need to change.
6/15/2024 – Renewing Our Free and Resp. Search for Truth & Meaning by Odell Havsdotter
Renewing Our Free and Resp. Search for Truth & Meaning by Odell Havsdotter
We will examine what it means to renew and regenerate our commitment to our fourth principle. What does it mean to be free in our search, and what does it mean to be responsible in our search? There will be opportunities for attendees to share their perspectives on this topic with others.
3/16/2024 – You Can’t Preach Here! You Can’t Marry Here! by Eric Schuman
Featuring a sermon by Eric Schuman
A condensed history of the the evolution from homophobia to acceptance in Unitarian Universalism and thus, the story of how the fight for gay marriage was won.
12/16/2023 – Blue Christmas by Rev. Twinkle Manning
December’s NAUA worship service theme was: “Blue Christmas.” The holiday season, while filled with light, can create palpable darkness. This service offers a space to hold your grief sacred and to honor any loss or pain you are feeling. Join us for heartfelt music, sacred solace and reflection. This service includes Christmas, Solstice and Hanukah Music.
Our worship leader for this service was Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning. Twinkle is the contract minister for the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville, Maine. She is an author, poet, retreat leader and liturgist, as well as a semi-retired television producer. She served for many years on the core leadership team for UU Women and Religion and is the Creator of the UU Talks platform. Her theology is centered in, “Living Life as a Prayer.” For more information about Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning, visit: www.TwinklesPlace.org www.EmpoweringWomenTV.org www.TVforYourSoul.org
11/18/2023 – The “United” States by Bob Simoni
NAUA Treasurer Bob Simoni offers his thoughts and insights on the often un-United States.
10/21/2023 – Not Fallen Angels: Reconsidering fashionably cynical attitudes about humanity and civilization by Rev. Mark Gallagher
Our speaker this month is the Rev. Mark Gallagher who was a UU parish minister for about 25 years, mostly in Vancouver, Washington, where he now carries on a private practice ministry of preaching, teaching, and spiritual growth work.