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Democracy is the fifth principle of Unitarian Universalism: “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” As we approach an historically important national election, we explore our deep connections and commitments to democracy.

What does it mean to be truly “connected” to someone?  How do we create thoughtful, intentional relationships with others?  As she begins her two-year service as USG’s Intern Minister, Connie Simon reflects on the challenges and the blessings of building loving, authentic and lasting relationships in a new community

In this sermon, Lori L. Tharps, will discuss the lessons learned about faith, flexibility and letting go of material things upon becoming a parent. You don’t have to be a parent to take these lessons home and apply them to your own life. Lori is a member of USG. She is an author, a professor […]

In this sermon, Lori L. Tharps, will discuss the lessons learned about faith, flexibility and letting go of material things upon becoming a parent. You don’t have to be a parent to take these lessons home and apply them to your own life. Lori is a member of USG. She is an author, a professor […]

One of the great joys of summer is reading a good book. I recommend “The Heroine’s Bookshelf: Life Lessons, from Jane Austen to Laura Ingalls Wilder” by Erin Blakemore. Two of the chapters “Happiness” and “Indulgence” explore classic novels, which include female characters finding joy in the midst of the most challenging of circumstances.  In the novels, […]

This sermon was rescheduled and reframed from when Rev. Kent originally intended to preach it on Father’s Day.  Due to the Orlando shootings that Sunday’s message was changed.  Today we explore the relationship between technology and living a good life.  Computers and screens often increase information, effectiveness and joy.  However, they often cloud decision-making, and […]

Cultivating joy in your life is like cultivating a lush, fruitful garden that you can go to again and again. This morning we will journey together a great distance to rediscover the abode of deep joy and emanate its radiance forth to light the world. Rev Carolyn Stern lives in Abington with her family. In […]

There’s a famous quote, attributed to Abraham Lincoln, “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Whether Lincoln was really the source of this quote or not, I believe it. My life experiences have convinced me that joy is a matter of attitude. I believe joy happens because we welcome […]

Life is filled with moments of change and seasons of transition. If we are awake and engaged, this is true of our spiritual lives as well. Have you gone through a season of spiritual transition in your life? Are you in the middle of one now? What are you learning? David Weaver joined Unitarian Society […]

This year we lost a great American Hero: Muhammad Ali.  Ali bravely served as a role model for Black America and anyone else with an open heart and mind.  In our current turbulent times we benefit from pausing to remember his poetry and sacrifice.  Muhammad Ali showed us how to live out our nation’s highest […]