Top Gun: Maverick
Just in time for July 4th weekend, lay preacher, Chris Groppe shares a message on Top Gun: Maverick.
Summer of Soul
Rev. Lee offers a message inspired by the QuestLove documentary Summer of Soul.
#OrdinaryPraise
Rev. Ken offers a heartfelt final message as minister here at WellSprings, before his retirement.
Free Guy
This week, Rev. Lee shares a message about the Ryan Reynolds movie Free Guy.
But I’m a Cheerleader
Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen, introduces Pride Month by speaking about one of her favorite cult films: But I’m a Cheerleader. In this film about queer characters at a “reprogramming” camp, Beth explores how society has treated LGBTQIA+ people throughout history.
Us Kids
In the wake of the tragic events in Uvalde, Texas, Rev. Lee opens our annual SpiritFlix series with the movie “Us Kids.” This film follows some of the survivors of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglass school shooting, as they turn to activism.
Telling Fortunes
Today, Rev. Lee, with the help of a YouthSpirit friend, takes us through the activity of creating paper “fortune tellers,” and sharing the results with one another.
Moving Small Stones
Ministerial Intern, Beth Monhollen, takes us through the classic story of Stone Soup – where a village all makes small contributions, resulting in a full meal for everyone. She uses this lesson to tell us how we can make small contributions to the world too, and that the cumulative effect can be huge.
Let the River Flow
Lay preacher, Chris Chepel, leads us through a bit of the history of WellSprings, and invites those present to take a few moments to add to a physical WellSprings timeline, posted in Bell Hall.
Mystery Seeds
Rev. Ken leads the congregation through an activity where we plant seeds. He discussed the importance of not knowing what the seeds are, but trusting that they will grow and bloom regardless.
Belonging Sunday
A special Sunday service where we celebrate WellSprings membership. We welcome our newest members, and hear stories of belonging at WellSprings from several existing members as well
A Love So Special (Easter Sunday Service)
Rev. Ken offers a special Easter service, and reflects on the idea that Universalism means there is a love so special, we don’t have to be special to be loved.