Messages on Belonging & Connection (Page 4)
Creating Ourselves
To open our Muppet Theory of Everything message series, Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen shares some creation stories, and gets a little (or a lot of) help from our younger friends!
What Would My Grandad Do?
Today, guest preacher, Rev. McKinley Sims from the UU Congregation in Mt. Airy, joins us to tell a story about his grandfather (and his old pickup truck), and how the lessons learned as a child still apply today.
Belonging Sunday 2023
Rev. Lee welcomes new members to our congregation who have joined over the past year. She also takes some time to talk about what membership at WellSprings means. Later, members of our congregation process forward with their stewardship pledges for the year.
What Would WellSprings Do?
To help kick off our 2023 pledge drive, lay preacher Josie Waldman asks the question “What Would WellSprings Do?”
What Would Jesus Do?
Today, Rev. Lee brings us back to the saying that inspired this entire message series, “What Would Jesus Do?”
Threads of Purpose
Today, Beth Monhollen speaks with two guests. Steve Waldman talks about his volunteer work as chief engineer with a local fire department, and Majid Alsayegh talks about his work in interfaith connection, especially in the Middle East.
To Be of Use
Rev. Lee speaks with two guests: Julie Choi and Tiffany Shoffner, about their work in sales, and how their jobs have come to mean more to them than they initially expected.
Communicating Love
Guest preacher, Caroline Bright, begins by telling us some history of Unitarian Universalism, and the role women have carved out in the tradition. She also shares some stories about her prior work as a flight attendant, and a particular moment when she connected with someone on a flight.
Consider the Lilies
In today’s message, Beth Monhollen speaks with WellSpringer, Matthew, about his work as a translator. Matthew shares his experiences working in this field as a freelancer, and speaks about the challenges and joys of his work. To close, Matthew and Beth share a prayer in 5 different languages.
Christmas Eve Service
Rev. Lee shares a Christmas Eve message, inspired by the movie It’s a Wonderful Life.
Birds of a Feather
Today, guest preacher, Caroline Bright shares a message beginning with the surprising origins of Hallmark cards – and the holidays that came about specifically because this company exists, such as friendship day. How do we experience friendship?
Let Your Heart Be Where Your Feet Are
In today’s message, Chris Groppe shares some experiences he had while recently running a 50 mile race through the woods.