Messages on Mindfulness (Page 2)
Do Less
During today’s message, Rev. Lee begins our Fall message series “Breathing Together.” She shares how while we are a part of and connected to everything, we should still face our fear of stopping as it’s worthwhile.
WellCome Back Sunday
During this special service, Rev. Lee shares our upcoming message series “Breathing Together” and how we can live through history and big changes.
Rania Larsen & Jacqui Busch: Community Mental Health
Rev. Lee discusses the importance of community mental health with guests Rania Larsen & Jacqui Busch.
Teddi Stark, PA Department of Conservation
In today’s message, Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, has a conversation with our guest, Teddi Stark, about the importance of conservation.
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.
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.
The Family Book
In our first All Ages service for the month, we introduce our topic of Books Set Free, each week exploring a banned book and the reason behind its banning. Lay Preacher, Josie Waldman, reminds us to live the first principle of Unitarian Universalism in promoting the inherent worth and dignity in everyone, while looking at the world through different perspectives.
Taking a Breath
Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez shares a message about a time when he was navigating lots of change – physical, emotional, educational, familial, spiritual – trying to do too much at once, and making the choice to stop and take a breath. Some exhaustion is deeper than just physical, and that’s what leads to burnout. Nick tells us about a time when he came face to face with that reality, and chose to step back.
Come Alive
Rev. Lee talks to us this week about books she recently read by Howard Thurman. She asks the question: What if the people who seem to be more spiritually connected, are just the ones who have learned the trick of paying attention? How can we come alive in simple ways?
The Hardest “Thank You”
Guest Preacher, Lisa Schilansky, shares a message asking us to go back and take a look at some of those moment we’d maybe rather not. What would happen if we reframed some of our “cringey” memories as learning experiences? What if we thanked ourselves for what we learned in those moments?
Self Care, One Day at a Time
Today, lay preacher, Bev Fox talks about her work in the mental health field, and the apps and other reminders she uses for positive self talk