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Sunday, May 26: #StorytimewithSparkle

Colorful picture of person dressed as a cartoon clownfish with a big smile, with two children standing nearby and with many picturs and symbols added to the picture.Sparkle Leigh.

Join us for this unique and fun extended Time for all Ages where we will hear stories of Love, Light, Bravery and PRIDE that celebrate diverse and beautiful families. There might also be songs and games and possibly a dance party. Bring the whole family and maybe even a friend and neighbor.

Sparkle Leigh is a Cute & Kooky Cartoon Clownfish! The self- proclaimed love child of Roger & Jessica Rabbit, a cartoon trapped in reality and often mistaken for a “Drag Queen.” From the Emerald City to the Queen City, Sparkle Entertains, Educates, and/or Advocates for you! Sparkle’s alter ego is local Performer, Activist and Educator, Dan Davidson.

Worship Associate: Regina Pugh.

2019.

Sunday, May 19: “Come Sing a Song with Me”

Rev. Leslie Woodward and Steph Tacy.

Welcome Spring with music and singing! We’ll sing our favorite hymns and learn some new ones, perhaps with hand motions and movement. Come to sing or simply sit and listen. We’ll also recognize our graduating seniors during this worship-for-all-ages. Nursery care is available for children under three.

Worship Associate: Bob Drake.

2019.

Sunday, May 12: “Free Mom Hugs”

Headshot photo of a young woman, Rachael Hayes.

Rachael Hayes

Rachael Hayes.

Last year Sara Cunningham posted on Facebook, “If you need a mom to attend your same sex wedding because your biological mom won’t, call me. I’m there.” The post went viral. Whether we received the love and parenting we needed or not, whether we are parents or not, we have the opportunity to provide that kind of love to others.

Rachael Hayes is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She recently served as ministerial intern at the UU Fellowship of Boca Raton. She has preached in congregations in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, and Kentucky.

Special music will be provided by Mimi Sinclair.

Worship Associate: Regina Pugh.

2019.

Sunday, May 5: “Hope is the Thing with Feathers”

Headshot of Rev. Connie SimonRev. Connie Simon.

In our busy, complicated lives and our troubled world, we are often faced with illness, despair and other difficult situations. Well-meaning friends encourage us with platitudes like “hope for the best.” What is “hope” and where do we find it when all seems lost?

Rev. Connie Simon is a 2018 graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School and in her first year as minister of First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati. Prior to entering the ministry, she served as a lawyer, a political consultant, small business owner, an event planner, professor, realtor and program director for a non-profit. At the heart of each position has been a desire to serve others. Rev. Connie describes her ministry as “healing people from the inside-out so they can do the outside-in work our world so desperately needs.”

Come to hear Rev. Connie’s message today, as well as beautiful music from the Heritage Church Choir.

Worship Associate: Chris Whittaker.

2019.

Sunday, April 28: “Walls and Bridges”

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway South: Image of looking down a road that goes over a long bridge over water.

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the world’s longest continuous bridge over water.

Rev. Bill Gupton.

There has been a lot of talk about walls in the past couple of years. Rather than walling ourselves off from the world, and from each other, perhaps we should be talking about building bridges between our divisions. This morning we will also welcome new members into our church family, and enjoy the music of a special singing ensemble.

Worship Associate: Roger Miller.

2019.

Sunday, April 21: Easter Sunday and Flower Communion

White lily blooms. Rev. Bill Gupton

Bring the entire family to church today for a special Heritage morning of ritual and community. We will be celebrating Easter Sunday, as well as our Unitarian Universalist Flower Communion – and after the service, we’ll break bread together in our monthly potluck lunch. Please bring with you both a fresh-cut flower to offer in our flower ritual, and a dish to share during potluck. Our wonderful Choir will sing, the sanctuary will be beautified by our flowers, and our spirits will be lifted with the inspiration of spring and rebirth.

2019.

Sunday, April 14: “Us & Them” – A play for our time for sure!

Six teens smiling and yelling in celebration.Feriel Feldman and Bob Lamb.

The Junior and Senior High Youth groups have banded together to produce this play just for you! Synopsis: Two groups of people are simultaneously looking for a place to live. They happen on the same piece of land at the same time. What could go wrong?! ~ This is an all-ages worship service with nursery and preschool care available.

Worship Associates: Teresa Robinson and Rev. Leslie Woodward.

2019.

Sunday, April 7: “Whose Church Is It, Anyway?”

Rev. Leslie Woodward.

When most Unitarian Universalist congregations gather for worship, social justice activities, or simply for fellowship and community, they tend to gather in age-segregated silos. The question is, “Why?” Today, many UU congregations are finding that intergenerational faith experiences uniquely nurture spiritual growth and development in both adults and children. Our Assistant Minister for Religious Exploration, the Rev. Leslie Woodward, reflects on what she learned about new models of faith formation during her recent sabbatical. We will also enjoy music from the Heritage Church Choir.

Worship Associate: Suzanne Horton.

2019.

Sunday, March 31: “It’s Okay to Laugh in Church”

A church congregation is laughing.Chris Whittaker.

Come prepared to chuckle, smirk, titter and guffaw! Heritage member Chris Whittaker will share her reflection on laughter as a spiritual practice. Unitarian Universalists are very good at being serious, but sometimes it is important to remember how to find the divine in laughter. This is an all-ages worship service with nursery and preschool care available. The youth choir will be providing special music.

Worship Associate: Lou Kerr.

2019.

Sunday, March 24: “Ghosts in the Machine”

Humanlike robot touching a futuristic display screen.Rev. Bill Gupton.

Artificial intelligence. Computer generated images. Virtual reality. Science fiction has become science fact. What do these technological “advances” mean for the future of humanity? What, indeed, might it mean to be human in such a world? And what are the implications for the human spirit? These are questions worth pondering – before it is too late.

Worship Associate: Regina Pugh.

2019.

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