Religion and the Big Question

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 […]

My Beliefs

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 […]

Collective Principles of Our Faith

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 […]

Listening and Being Heard

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. […]

My Principles

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 […]

Building a Beloved Community

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 […]

January 6 and the Fire of Commitment

As Unitarian Universalists, we are called on to live out our principles and values. How do we do this when these values and principles are not just threatened, but openly attacked, as they were on January 6, 2021? Placing the January 6 insurrection in a broader context, on this Sunday, January 7, UUCDC member John […]