Social justice issues have always been an important part of UUCDC. This Sunday, March 10, we wish to update everyone on the goals and future plans of the Social Justice Team. Reverend Ed Brock will discuss some of our social justice roots and highlight what UUCDC will be doing in the areas of social justice going … Continue reading Social Justice Sunday
The idea of radical acceptance is at the core of the history, values, and traditions of Unitarian Universalism. In theory, we embrace everyone and wear this as a badge of honor. We live, however, in a society in which rejection appears frequently and affects the lives of many. What does it mean to really, truly, … Continue reading Rejection and Acceptance
Benedictine hospitality requires that we welcome the stranger, not only into our homes, but into our hearts. This form of radical hospitality is the essential message in The Rule of St. Benedict, a book written in the sixth century and just as relevant and important to Unitarian Universalists today. Join Mark Bernstein this Sunday, February … Continue reading Selling Onions
What if the goal of religion were not to enforce dogma, but to help us answer three “big questions:” Who are we? Whose are we? and What do we do? We Unitarian Universalists share the values expressed in our Eight Principles, but each answer these big questions in our own ways. Join Lisa Jacobs as she … Continue reading Religion and the Big Question
Recently, our interim minister, Rev. Ed Brock, spoke about his personal principles (see Words of Wisdom below). This Sunday, February 11, he will talk about his personal beliefs by using examples from his life. The underlying theme of both sermons is that Unitarian Universalist congregations are places that support the development of peoples’ own personal … Continue reading My Beliefs
Recently, our interim minister, Rev. Ed Brock, spoke of his personal guiding principles (see Words of Wisdom below) from the perspective that all people are free to create their own by which to live. We, as Unitarian Universalists, are also bound by values we hold in common, the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism, to which … Continue reading Collective Principles of Our Faith
Buddha believed that how we speak to others was so important that he included principles for speaking into his basic teachings. The teachings of Jesus have many references to how we speak and act toward others. The Golden Rule, found in many religious traditions, encourages us to treat others as we wish to be treated. … Continue reading Listening and Being Heard
A church serves many purposes: providing a place for fellowship and friendship, engaging in service to others, providing a safe spot for educating children regarding religious traditions, and many others. Rev. Ed Brock thinks another important—and often undervalued—purpose of a church is being a place that helps people develop their own beliefs and principles. This … Continue reading My Principles
This Sunday, January 14, we will participate in meaningful worship, with breakout sessions centering on the theme of “Building a Beloved Community” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Activities will include a pop-up choir, making snack bags for homebound, homeless and hungry people in the greater Philadelphia area, a teaching session by our … Continue reading Building a Beloved Community
