Messages by Rev. Lee Paczulla (Page 5)
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.
Neighbors & Helpers, Featuring Sean Williams from the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County
Rev. Lee sits down with Sean Williams to talk about the important work the LGBT Alliance of Chester County is doing in our community, and how we can help support them.
Shiny Happy People
Rev. Lee discusses the series “Shiny Happy People” which explores the troubling history of the Duggar family.
The Woman King
Rev. Lee shares a message based on the movie The Woman King. She touches on themes of bravery, gender expectations, and oppression, as she looks at the differences between the society portrayed in the movie, and the society we are living in today.
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.
At the Carwash
In this (intentionally) mixed up Sunday service, Rev. Lee shares a story about a time she (an order muppet) led a carwash activity for a congregation’s teens (all chaos muppets) and what they learned from one another in the process.
What Would Ralph Waldo Emerson Do?
To conclude this message series, Rev. Lee tells us about Ralph Waldo Emerson, and to help, Rev. Dr. Rob Hardies joins her via video.
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 Bayard Rustin Do?
This week, Rev. Lee shares the story of Bayard Rustin, a black, LGBTQ civil rights leader from right here in Chester County, PA.
What Would Jesus Do?
Today, Rev. Lee brings us back to the saying that inspired this entire message series, “What Would Jesus Do?”
A Helper
In today’s message, Rev. Lee talks a bit about how, in the bible, Eve was originally identified not as a partner, but as “a helper.” We then get to hear from Carol Ruark, a WellSpringer working with disadvantaged children.
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.