Nov. 16, 2024 – Where Do We Go From Here? with Rev. Dr. Todd Eklof
In this Nov 18, 2024 3rd Saturday Worship service NAUA President Rev.Dr. Todd Eklof addresses “Where do we go from here?“
Sept 21, 2024 – Healing the West by Julian Adorney
This monthly service includes Chalice Lighting, Hymns, guest music and an very interesting guest speaker – Julian Adorney. Julian Adorney is the founder of Heal the West, a Substack movement dedicated to preserving and repairing our liberal social contract. https://healthewest.substack.com/ .
Julian is also a contributor to Reality’s Last Stand. On his vision, he writes, “The North Star of my life is to heal the West. I perceive 3 existential threats: left-wing illiberalism, right-wing illiberalism, and toxic polarization.”
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