Speaker: Rev. Telos Whitfield

Sunday, May 24th – “Journey of Emigration, Resilience and Transformation of a Romanian Family,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield and Arta Boutcher.

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ASC member Arta Boutcher will share from her memoir, Loss, Voyage and Rebirth, that traces her family’s journey from Romania to Paris, and ultimately to New York, and her powerful lifelong relationship with her mother. It is a story of culture shock, resilience and transformation of a family of artists who emigrated from Romania in … Continue reading Sunday, May 24th – “Journey of Emigration, Resilience and Transformation of a Romanian Family,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield and Arta Boutcher.

Sunday, May 17th  – “Reflections on a Year – Honoring Our Community!” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

We will reflect on our past year together, within and beyond our community, growing resilience, displaying courage and offering support for each other in challenging times. This is a time to honor and celebrate our collective work, dedication and creativity. We welcome all who come, we care and support each other, we work for justice … Continue reading Sunday, May 17th  – “Reflections on a Year – Honoring Our Community!” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday, May 10th – “Called to Nurture, Held by Mother Earth,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

We honor the strength of women and people who offer nurture and care. We reflect on Unitarian and abolitionist Julia Ward Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870 that is echoed in calls for Peace and an end to violence today. Let us be called to nurture and care for each other, our young ones and … Continue reading Sunday, May 10th – “Called to Nurture, Held by Mother Earth,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday, April 26th – “Dwelling In Possibility”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

In her poem, I Dwell In Possibility, Emily Dickinson offers these final lines: “…The spreading wide my narrow hands to gather Paradise.” How can we dwell in possibility and embrace the possibility of inspiration and healing, the possibility of deep, enduring community? Let us spread our hands to gather, nurture and share all that we … Continue reading Sunday, April 26th – “Dwelling In Possibility”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday April 5th – Easter Sunday, “Seeking the Light of Compassion”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Helen Keller wrote: “I believe that life is given to us so that we may grow in love, And I believe that God is in me. As the sun is in the color and fragrance of the flower, the Light in my darkness, the Voice in my silence.”* We remember and celebrate dear ones whose … Continue reading Sunday April 5th – Easter Sunday, “Seeking the Light of Compassion”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday March 29th  – “The Heart of Justice”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

 Palm Sunday recalls the time when Jesus returned to Jerusalem, calling for freedom and care for all people, a revolutionary voice. We will honor and highlight the ways we support justice causes and live our values!   Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom.    Click here to find the … Continue reading Sunday March 29th  – “The Heart of Justice”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday, March 8th – “When the Women Lead”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

 In honor of International Women’s Day, we lift up the voices and leadership, passion and determination of women from our UU history and beyond. From suffragists to writers, mothers and leaders, when women lead the world is forever kinder.  “The best protection a woman can have…is courage.” – Elizabeth Cady Stanton    Click here shortly before … Continue reading Sunday, March 8th – “When the Women Lead”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday, February 22nd – “Resilience Finds Its Way”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

 We will explore how we can strengthen our own resilience to experiences and challenges. “When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience.” – Jaeda DeWalt, self-taught photographic artist, writer and poet   Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via … Continue reading Sunday, February 22nd – “Resilience Finds Its Way”, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday, February 8th – “A Legacy of Resilience,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

We will honor and celebrate a strong and lasting history of African-American leaders, writers, and activists that have shaped our country and guide us on.   Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom.    Click here to find the Order of Service   Click here to find the Large Print … Continue reading Sunday, February 8th – “A Legacy of Resilience,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

Sunday, January 25th –  “A New Way of Seeing,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.

French novelist, literary critic and essayist Marcel Proust’s most well known work is translated as In Search of Lost Time, published in seven volumes between 1913 and 1927. Considered by many to be one of the most influential authors of the 20th century, we will explore his philosophy and writings.   Click here shortly before … Continue reading Sunday, January 25th –  “A New Way of Seeing,” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield.