Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Pottstown

Living with Grace

Speaker: Emily Quarles-Mowrer

In its entry on the history of the Unitarian Universalist movement, Wikipedia says, “Despite its name, this denomination does not necessarily promote either belief in one God, or universal salvation.” While it is true that we do not hold our members to specific beliefs, I would argue that the aim of our seven principles, to create a peaceful and just world community, is its own form of Universalism. Join us as we compare Philip Gulley and James Mulholland’s book on modern Christian universalism, “If Grace is True,” to our Unitarian Universalist beliefs on justice, equity, compassion and encouragement to spiritual growth.

Third Sunday Potluck will follow the service.

Five Smooth Stoners

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington

The great 20th century Unitarian Universalisttheologian, James Luther Adams, used the story of David confronting Goliath as a metaphor for the foundational beliefs of Unitarian Universalism. Rev. Dave will explore these beliefs today. If you’ve wanted an introduction to UUism this is the perfect sermon and time.

First Responders 

Speaker: Richard Hedrick 

First responders play a vital part in our lives today. Police, fire, and EMS are all part of the first responder team. In Chester County the Fire Departments are primarily unpaid professionals. That is, we are very well trained volunteers.

Find out what we do, and why we volunteer. There will be volunteers from a number of companies. Meet the people who are willing to risk life and limb for you.

We regret to say that service for tomorrow, February 16th, is cancelled due to icy parking lot conditions.  Stay safe and stay warm!

Falling for a Killer 

Lay Leader: Mary Ryan 

OK, it’s not what you think. We’re talking about whales. Killer whales. Last year, on her trip to Antarctica, Mary had the amazing experience of spending several hours with a family of six Killer Whales as they were on a chase for a meal.

Since then, she’s found out much more about these intelligent, curious and loyal animals. She’ll share some of that along with pictures and video from the chase.

3rd Sunday potluck will follow the service.

Spiritual, not Religious 

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington 

One of the hazards of being a minister and taking public transportation is that the person sitting next to you, upon learning your profession, will compulsively tell you why he or she is spiritual not religious.

What does it mean to be spiritual? Religious? Are they really different?

Today we will explore these and related questions.

Poverty, Economics and Dr. King

Speaker: Rev. Dave Farrington

Towards the end of his tragically brief life, Dr. King had begun to transition his focus away from segregation and towards the plight of the poor. Today Rev. Dave will explore the financial realities of today’s poor through the filter of Dr. King’s economic theology.

Third Sunday Potluck will follow the service.