Past Events (Page 5)

Back in the Fall of 2020, we created a new small group at WellSprings in response to the huge wave of national attention on racial justice issues after the murder of George Floyd. Nearly 30 WellSprings members joined us – along with another dozen for our second year of the group in 2021 – and left with new skills, knowledge, and commitments to continue showing up against racism.  In 2023, we’d like to offer the same space for growth, learning, and…

Beth Monhollen has served our congregation so well, as WellSprings’ first official “Kenneth S. Beldon Ministerial Intern,” joining us in the summer of 2021. Beth is here with us to complete the final step in the ministerial formation process – and now that she has been evaluated by our national denomination and approved for fellowship, she is free to be formally ordained into the Unitarian Universalist ministry. We are so pleased to share that Beth has asked WellSprings to be her ordaining congregation!…

A core belief at Wellsprings is that “we can experience God without being able to define God” — and yet, we also come to know the Divine “by living fully, loving generously and being who we are called to be.” Sharing our experiences of God with each other can deepen our faith, even as those experiences may be different. In this group, we will deepen our understandings of God through the metaphor of science. By delving deeply into scientific concepts…

Our next All-Ages Connection event is on April 30th, right after service, organized by YouthBridge and the IAC. Stick around for post-service poster making in support of DEI and the Interfaith Action Council’s upcoming (5/6) “United in Diversity” event. We’ll supply the markers, crayons and posters.  You bring your ideas to create signs that encourage us all to be welcoming and inclusive. Put your WS values into practice with messages of love and support for ALL communities.

Sunday April 23 – YouthSpirit all-ages event – geocaching walk with trash pickup in Exton Park.  We’ll have a picnic lunch before hand. 

This Spring, we’re thrilled to offer this relaxing and centering small group workshop. Whether you’re brand new to mindful meditation, or if you’ve been practicing for years, this group is for you. Through discussion and practice, participants will explore mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions and thoughts. We will also concentrate on heart practices and bringing your practice out into the world. This SpringBoard will take place Mondays at 7 pm via Zoom, March 6th through April 10th.

Family and Friends of late WellSprings member Ed Thornton, are invited to a celebration in honor of his life. Join us on Saturday, April 1st at 2 pm in the Montgomery school dining Hall. Please dress casually, but you are encouraged to wear Green in honor of Ed’s Irish Roots. Music, food, and drink will be available!

As we explore the “recipe” for Making a Life this winter, let’s share some of our favorite recipes with each other at a Pot Luck lunch, after service on Sunday, February 26th! You can pitch in with cooking, setting up, or cleaning up (and, of course, eating). We’ll gather in the Dining Hall, and our YouthBridge Ministry will have board games available as an opportunity for intergenerational connection. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event! Come lend your skills and talents – or just bring your appetite…

Our traditional Christmas Eve service, followed by a cookie reception after.

This is our signature small group (also known as Wellsprings 2.0) where participants explore big questions and timeless spiritual topics together: about Inspiration, God, Community, Suffering and Death, Spiritual Practice, Living our Gifts, and more.  It’s an ideal first Springboard if you’ve never tried one before, great for newer members, or anyone looking to deepen their spiritual lives. Wednesdays, 7-9pm, September 21st – November 16th Facilitators: Chris Groppe & Ted Howe