Messages from 2023 (Page 4)
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 Mary do? Easter Sunday Message
Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen, shares with us a message about Mary Magdelene, and how her works would be viewed today. She also talks about trans women of color, and how Jesus and Mary Magdelene would have worked for their inclusion and acceptance.
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 WellSprings Do?
To help kick off our 2023 pledge drive, lay preacher Josie Waldman asks the question “What Would WellSprings Do?”
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.
What Would Jesus Do?
Today, Rev. Lee brings us back to the saying that inspired this entire message series, “What Would Jesus Do?”
What Would Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Do?
To introduce our new message series, “What Would [___] Do?” Beth Monhollen talks about Frances Ellen Watkins harper: an abolitionist, suffragist, author, poet, and so much more.
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.
Threads of Purpose
Today, Beth Monhollen speaks with two guests. Steve Waldman talks about his volunteer work as chief engineer with a local fire department, and Majid Alsayegh talks about his work in interfaith connection, especially in the Middle East.
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.
Seeing Over the Ridge
Lay preacher, Kathleen Higgins, shares her story about how her initial goals of being a teacher have landed her in a teaching role she didn’t quite expect.