Messages on Death, Grief, & Loss
Love Endures
For Easter, Rev. Lee shares a story which challenges the way we might see Thomas the apostle. Known as a doubter, perhaps he was more rightly labeled as a person who had simply seen too many bad things to have hope.
Loving Beyond a Lifetime
Lay preacher, Kathy Burke Howe, shares a story about her late sister. She explores how her complicated feelings towards a relative have changed and come into a different kind of focus.
Wild & Precious Life 2023
Our annual Wild & Precious Life service, wherein we ask people in different decades of their lives to answer the question posed in Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Our Remembrances 2023
This is the remembrance video we played during our Remembrance Sunday service on October 29th, 2023
Good Days
Rev. Lee begins her message by addressing the conflict happening in our world right now, and the many (and often invisible) ways it’s impacting all of us. Calling back to Rodney’s message last week, she acknowledges that we probably won’t be able to flip a switch and solve this, but we can keep putting good out in the world. She also introduces the congregation to the story of “Flamy Grant,” a queer, drag performer who writes worship music, and tells…
Say Yes
Today, our new ministerial intern, Nick Sanchez offered his first message to us. He talks about his own experience in getting off the fence, and choosing to pursue ministry. He also shares a poem which means a lot to him called “Say Yes,” by Andrea Gibson.
Karen Williams and Beth Berkley from Ann’s Heart
Today, Rev. Lee sits down with Karen Williams and Beth Berkley from Ann’s Heart – a code blue shelter in Phoenixville, which takes in unhoused neighbors when the temperatures get too cold.
Neighbors & Helpers Featuring Holly O’Connell from A Path to Hope
Rev. Lee sits down with Holly O’Connell from local organization “A Path to Hope.” Inspired by her own experiences in finding mental healthcare for her son, Holly went on to found this organization which connects families with resources.
Severance
For today’s message, YouthSpirit Director, Carol Breslin, shares her thoughts on the series “Severance.”
Oliver!
Lay preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, discusses the classic musical film “Oliver!”
The Last Of Us
Rev. Lee shares her message about the HBO series, The Last of Us, and talks about how love can make people do terrible things, but also great things.
Our Annual Remembrance Service
Today is our annual Remembrance Service, where we ask congregants to bring in photos and other remembrances from lost loved ones. We also hear from Beth about her travels to Mexico, and witnessing many Dia de Muertos traditions.