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Services for April

Justice & Equity. Sometimes the idea of justice or equity feels really big, like something no single human being can really grasp. And yet, as UUs, we try to build human relationships that are just, humane, fair. So no matter how big Justice is, or how far Equity may reach, as a practical matter we live these values in a small-scale way: trying every day, in each relationship, in each encounter, to listen better, see more clearly, consider more deeply. Life isn't one big splash of paint on a billboard. It's tiny fine-line daily sketches that express cumulatively the way we mean to live.

~ Rev. Jaye

Guest Sermon

Rev. Erica Baron
April 7

Zoom

We will share a special pre-recorded sermon from Rev. Erica Baron, Congregational Life Staff in the New England Region of the UUA. The sermon topic will be announced in the NUUwsbytes and on the website. To see some of Rev. Baron’s writings visit www.uua.org/people/erica-baron.


Why Covenant?

Rev. Jaye Brooks
April 14

Zoom

It has been about a year since the UU Fellowship of Harford County adopted a congregational covenant. Today we pause for a moment to consider why we did that. In this interim time, in a moment of transition from past to future, we can have a perspective that wasn’t possible a year ago and won’t be the same a year from now. So, why covenant?

No potluck luncheon today; it has moved to April 21.


A Prayer for Relief

Jenn Blosser and Rev. Jaye Brooks
April 21

Zoom

In this service for all ages, Fellowship children and youth tell the story of a lawsuit brought by 21 American youth (including a UU) to compel the U.S. government to take action to save the earth from destruction caused by climate change. The lawsuit's prayer for relief cites the many ways these young people have already suffered harm from climate-related changes. Illuminating the 7th UU principle, respect for the interdependent web of existence, our youth use the moving words of the young plaintiffs to present the story. As we gather on the eve of Passover, this story is in the spirit of Rabbi Arthur Waskow's Seder Haggadah for Earth: It is our task to make from fire/ Not an all-consuming blaze/ But the light in which we see each other.

A potluck luncheon follows the service.
Stay for the Annual Meeting (quorum needed).


Musical Inspirations

Joe Jencks
April 28

Zoom

Joe Jencks is an international touring musician, award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist, known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness and spiritual exploration. He will be leading our worship service. To learn more about Joe Jencks and his musical inspirations, visit www.joejencks.com