Messages on Courage (Page 4)
New Year’s Day Service
For today’s message, Beth Monhollen talks about the practice of NOT making a New Year’s Resolution. She also invites everyone to take a small paper suitcase to follow a new tradition.
Christmas Eve Service
Rev. Lee shares a Christmas Eve message, inspired by the movie It’s a Wonderful Life.
Care of the Minutes
Rev. Lee’s message today talks a lot about Thich Nhat Hanh, an important spiritual leader not only to the world, but especially to WellSprings. She uses stories from his life to encourage us to find beauty in the world right now, even if it’s hard to see.
Let Your Heart Be Where Your Feet Are
In today’s message, Chris Groppe shares some experiences he had while recently running a 50 mile race through the woods.
Wild & Precious Life
During our annual Wild and Precious Life service, we ask WellSpringers from various decades of life to come up and answer the question posed in the Mary Oliver poem, “The Summer Day” – Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Here are their answers…
The Idol of Purity
Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen talks today about how differences of religious practice have shaped our lives, especially today in America.
Moving to Action
In today’s message, Rev. Lee sits down with local DEI advocate, Brandyn Campbell to speak about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as it relates to young people, and in schools.
Alternatives to Violence
Lay preacher, Kathleen Higgins, speaks with guest Brian Winward, about their joint work in local prisons, speaking with incarcerated people about alternatives to violence.
Right to Life: Abortion & Collective Action
Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen, shares info with us this week about pro-choice organizations in our area, and the work they are doing to ensure fair access to healthcare for pregnant people.
Practicing Hope
IN this return of our Neighbors and Helpers message series, Rev. Lee interviews Jordi Comas from the “Barnstorming PA” podcast.
Angels and Saints: Eros and Awe
In today’s message, lay preacher Rodney Whittenberg shares clips from a movie he produced called Angels and Saints. It focuses on how people square their religious lives with their sexual identities.
Top Gun: Maverick
Just in time for July 4th weekend, lay preacher, Chris Groppe shares a message on Top Gun: Maverick.