Sunday, November 5, 2017 | A Year Ago, America Voted | Rev. Dawn Fortune
Sunday, November 5, 2017 A Year Ago, America Voted Rev. Dawn Fortune
Sunday Services
Sunday, October 29, 2017 | Remembrance: Peering Through the Veil | Rev. Dawn Fortune
Sunday, October 22, 2017 | The Fire Children | Guest speaker Lauren Hooker
Sunday, October 22, 2017 The Fire Children Guest speaker Lauren Hooker Celebrating Diversity with “The Fire Children” – An Intergenerational, Interactive Service with Music, Storytelling, and Dialogue. “The Fire Children” is a lively, musical rendition of an African creation myth from Ghana celebrating the Earth and its people of many different shades and colors brought … Continued
Sunday, October 15, 2017 | What Will We Harvest? | Rev. Dawn Fortune
Sunday, October 15, 2017 What Will We Harvest? Rev. Dawn Fortune The Apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians, “you reap whatever you sow.” In this time of harvest, it bears consideration: what do we sow in our world, beyond that which is in our vegetable garden? What beauty do we plant? Do we sow peace … Continued
Sunday, October 8, 2017 | Christopher Columbus’ Legacy | Rev. Dawn Fortune
October 8 Christopher Columbus’ Legacy Rev. Dawn Fortune Cities around the United States are re-naming the celebration of Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of North America in honor of the Indigenous Peoples who suffered the very worst that European Imperialism brought. The last millennium’s culture of exploration and exploitation has left us with behaviors and ideals that … Continued
Sunday, October 1, 2017 | The Challenge of Universalism in Our Modern Age | Rev. Dawn Fortune
Sunday, October 1, 2017 The Challenge of Universalism in Our Modern Age Rev. Dawn Fortune On the 247th anniversary of John Murray’s first sermon at Potter’s rural chapel, we pause to consider what our first principle calls us to be and do. Universalism has evolved since Murray’s 1770 landing, but has become no less challenging … Continued
Sunday, September 24, 2017 | “I Know What You Did Last Summer” | Lay speaker Richard Grzywinski
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” Lay speaker Richard Grzywinski No, this is not about that blockbuster 1997 horror film of the same name. Our summer sermons program from July 2 to August 27, 2017 presented of a diverse mix of nine interfaith topics ranging from humanistic views of the universe through Judaism. So … Continued
Sunday, September 17, 2017 | White Fragility and Racial Justice | Rev. Dawn Fortune
White Fragility and Racial Justice Rev. Dawn Fortune UUCSJS has a Racial Justice Task Force which instituted a year-long series of workshops held last year at Asbury Methodist in Atlantic City, strengthened our bonds with other racial justice organizations in the area, and held a well-attended rally just a few weeks ago. How can we … Continued
Sunday, September 10, 2017 | Water Communion Service | Rev. Dawn Fortune
Water Communion Rev. Dawn Fortune The life-sustaining symbolism of water is universal. Throughout the year, members of many UU congregations, like ours, collect small amounts of water that have meaning for them, either from a special location (e.g., the family home, an ocean or river, memento of a trip). At the service, the samples of … Continued
Sunday, September 3, 2017 | Labor Day | Rev. Dawn Fortune
Labor Day Rev. Dawn Fortune Labor Day has been an official Federal holiday since 1894. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being of the country. Come hear what our new minister has to say about it.
