“Friction in the Pews”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Theme of the Month is Friction, which leads one to ask does politics belong in congregations and pulpit?
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“The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved the Most: The True Story of Mary of Magdala”
We’ll consider the early Christian Mary – the apostle who was most loved by Jesus, the strong and independent woman, and recipient of the deepest teachings of Christ before the Council of Nicaea redefined her as the subservient, non-apostolic prostitute. Livestreamed at 10:30
“Land, Home, and Belonging”
Livestreamed at 10:30 One of the most powerful lessons I gained from traveling for a month in Kenya over the summer was the rootedness of identities tied to land. It gave me insights not only into how the history of Kenya as a country has developed, but also ways that the Black experience in the U. S. … Continue reading “Land, Home, and Belonging”
“Diving Deep and Surfacing”
Livestreamed at 10:30 The theme of the Month: Creativity. There are certain moments, particular words, or pieces of music that offer an invitation or perhaps demand that we take care of business within the depths of our hearts. I had one of those moments in a library, and unexpectedly, I completely changed my life toward creativity and … Continue reading “Diving Deep and Surfacing”
“We are courageous and angry air quality activists.”
Livestreamed at 10:30 “US Steel’s Clairton Coke Works is the largest coke making facility in North America. The air quality in Clairton and Glassport, along the Monongahela River in Allegheny County, is very poor. Two members of Valley Clean Air Now express the roles courage and anger play in their activism.”
“Blank Paper: Imagining a New Way”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Theme of the Month Creativity. Imagination and creativity may be humanity’s greatest strength, maybe even more than love. Creativity may require more faith than love as we face a daunting future for all life on this planet. Yet, we rarely give creativity the space it needs to lean into its massive storehouse of … Continue reading “Blank Paper: Imagining a New Way”
“Why Are Churches Important in the 21st Century?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Our Theme of the Month is Welcome. All religious denominations are experiencing a decrease in attendance, and church membership is dropping. Have churches and religious institutions become irrelevant?
“The Art of Conversation in Public Space”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Our Theme of the Month is Welcome, so how do we hold space in our community that invites engaging conversation for all ages and identities?
“Ingathering: The Fragility and Strength of Hospitality,”
Livestreamed at 10:30 Our Theme of the Month is Welcome. Let us welcome each other in this multigenerational worship as we ease back into the routine of fall. Let us welcome each other with genuine curiosity and intention of expanding our experiences. We will engage in our annual Ingathering Water Ritual, please bring a small sample … Continue reading “Ingathering: The Fragility and Strength of Hospitality,”
“Why is “faith-based” community organizing important for our community?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 What are the particular challenges that we face in Pittsburgh as we build a stronger infrastructure for faith-based organizing? What are the considerations for a congregation/faith organization in joining current faith-based organizing programs in our community? Welcome to our guest Rev. Martin Rafanan. Rev. Rafanan (he/him/his) is a retired minister and labor/community organizer … Continue reading “Why is “faith-based” community organizing important for our community?”
“Contentious, Cranky and Beloved: Why Can’t We Just Get Along?”
Livestreamed at 10:30 It can be a shock to experience strong opinions and disagreements escalating when we believe we’re in a Covenantal faith. In our Unitarian Universalist values-based faith, we have a variety of visions and bring a spectrum of experiences to support those visions. And, we have a long history of bumping into each other, … Continue reading “Contentious, Cranky and Beloved: Why Can’t We Just Get Along?”