Messages on Family (Page 2)
Oliver!
Lay preacher, Rodney Whittenberg, discusses the classic musical film “Oliver!”
Shiny Happy People
Rev. Lee discusses the series “Shiny Happy People” which explores the troubling history of the Duggar family.
Succession
For today’s SpiritFlix message, lay preacher Chris Groppe discusses the HBO series, Succession.
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
For today’s message, Bev Fox has chosen the multiverse movie, Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. She talks about themes of family, courage and change in this story of an unsuspecting, stressed out woman whose world gets turned upside down.
Encanto
Beth Monhollen shares her last message with us before her ordination, and before moving on to serve her new ministry in Illinois. She’s chosen the Disney movie Encanto for this special message.
Call Me By Your Name
Lay preacher, Matt Munczk shares a message inspired by the movie “Call Me By Your Name,” a movie that explores love between two men, which, importantly, doesn’t end in tragedy, unlike many similar movies do.
God is Change
In today’s service, our Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen, tells us about some lessons she learned from her father (a chaos muppet). She also talks about the importance of making plans (like an order muppet), so that, ironically, we can be prepared for when those plans fall apart. She ends by leading the congregation through an activity where we consider how our congregation is interconnected.
The Rainbow Connection
Lay Preacher, Chris Chepel, continues our Muppet Theory of Everything series by talking about the difference between Order Muppets and Chaos Muppets, and how each needs the other. She then leads us in an activity where we get to make our own puppets.
What Would My Grandad Do?
Today, guest preacher, Rev. McKinley Sims from the UU Congregation in Mt. Airy, joins us to tell a story about his grandfather (and his old pickup truck), and how the lessons learned as a child still apply today.
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 John Lennon Do?
Today, lay preacher Rodney Whittenberg asks about what John Lennon, a rock star who inspired him with more than just his music.
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.