Messages on Belonging & Connection
Peter Urscheler, Mayor of Phoenixville
In today’s introduction of our next message series, Neighbors & Helpers, Rev. Lee sits down to chat with local celebrity, Peter Urscheler, Mayor of Phoenixville about the importance of local government.
The Bear
Rev. Lee explores the show “The Bear” and the fact that our every day lives are bursting with meaning.
American Fiction
Lay Preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, discusses his take on the film “American Fiction”. He discusses that one of the hardest parts of our spiritual practice is being present and being all of yourself.
Long, Long Time
Guest Preacher, Rev. Doug Hagler, discusses the episode “Long, Long Time” from the HBO show “The Last of Us”. He discusses love, zombies, and stories.
A Christmas Carol
For today’s message, Lay Preacher, Matt Bunczk, shares his thoughts on the classic film “A Christmas Carol”.
Wall-E
Guest Preachers Rev. Kevin Jagoe and Justin Jagoe discuss the film “WALL-E” and its themes of finding your vocation and how the pieces of your life fit together to create the whole you.
Dogma
Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, discusses the film “Dogma” – a favorite from his childhood – and how it helped him understand the beauty of the ability to question religion and continue on ones own spiritual journey.
Barbie
Lay Preacher, Beverly Fox, discusses the film “Barbie” and its messages of feminism, self worth, and the danger of misogyny.
The Wizard of Oz
Today’s message from Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, looks at “The Wizard of Oz” and its message of self discovery.
Just For Us
In today’s message, Rev. Lee introduces our summer message series “SpiritFlix”. Today’s look at the comedy special “Just For Us” delves into how laughter can help us make sense of our world. Rev. Lee shares the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle – we need every piece to complete a puzzle, just as one needs every piece of the picture make sense of the whole person, of their identity.
When Aidan Became A Brother
Rev. Lee concludes our Books Set Free message series with a message on the book “When Aidan Became A Brother”. She reminds us that gender is a core part of who we are, just as a core part of who we are is learning and continuing to grow.
The Proudest Blue
In today’s message on banned books, Rev. Lee reminds us that every human matters and every human’s story matters. With a message based on “The Proudest Blue”, we are reminded that the things that makes us different are also what makes us who we are.