Sunday services are held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the "gymnatorium" at the Pen Ryn School (235 South Olds Blvd., Fairless Hills, Pa. 19030). The building is wheelchair accessible, but not air conditioned. Nursery care and youth Religious Education are provided; children must be picked up no later than 11:45 a.m.
About Our Sunday Service
Reaching out to a new community is difficult, and we hope you find us welcoming, challenging, interesting, and perhaps even good fun. Your presence and participation would be a gift to us. As most UU churches are, we are a “Come-As-You-Are” congregation. We encourage you to wear what is comfortable: not only in clothing, but also in attitudes, questions, beliefs, traditions, and politics. In this intentionally inclusive congregation, you are welcome whatever your religious or non-religious background, race, cultural and sexual orientation. There are no special prayers, creeds or dogmas to memorize, and we do not use a Bible or scripture of any kind -- only a songbook. If this sounds good to you, then perhaps this is the congregation you’ve been looking for!
Inclement Weather Notice
Wondering if Sunday services are cancelled? Call our office (215-752-5689) after 9 a.m. on Sunday. If services are cancelled, you will hear a temporary "cancellation message" instead of our typical message.
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Upcoming Services:
April 27: “Salvation By Any Other Name”
~ Rev. Libby Smith
I’ve been told that we have a hard time raising money because we don’t threaten hell and we don’t promise salvation. But in listening to your stories about this congregation and its role in your lives, I believe we do offer salvation, and if you come this morning, I’ll tell you how!
May 4: “Ritual Power”
~ Rev. Libby Smith
From lighting the chalice to ordaining a minister, our rituals help us to understand and express our religious identity and to honor significant passages and events. The service will include a Bridging Ceremony for Jake Thompson, a ritual movement from youth to young adulthood.
May 11: “Celebrating the Many Faces of Mothering”
~ Heather Gehron-Rice
What does it mean to mother in a gendered society? How does the image of the good mother affect the lives and work of mothers? How can we honor the difficult choices that are required in the day-to-day work of mothering? Heather earned her Master of Divinity in May 2007, and her faith journey is currently leading her to ordination with the Unitarian Universalist Association.
May 18: “Living the Questions”
~ Rev. Libby Smith
I’ve often heard it said that we don’t teach our children what to think about religion, but how to think about religion. As we honor our religious education teachers this morning, we’ll reflect on our philosophy of religious growth and learning for all ages.
May 25: “Faith and Independence”
~ Ginny Fiorentine with Emily Yaskowski
This intergenerational service will explore the role independence plays within both our faith community and our larger community. As we move through the various stages of life and along our faith journeys, what does it mean to be independent?
Sneek Peek - June 2: “A Garden Full Of Blessings”
~ Rev. Libby Smith
Our annual Flower Communion service, a beautiful old Unitarian tradition. Please bring a flower or branch of greenery to add to our congregational bouquet. |
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