Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York

08/28/2026

This Sunday🕯️"Blockbuster Theology" Led by Rev. Christin Green

Whether at the movie theater or in the comfort of our own smaller screens, the stories on film that we return to again and again reveal something about our fears, our dreams, and our deepest hopes. Together we’ll explore what popular movies can teach us about courage, belonging, and the human spirit.

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08/21/2026

This Sunday🕯️"That's How We Love" Led by Lay Leader Sebastian (Bast) Summers, from the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg

​"That's How We Love" Is a musical story about finding one's self, the nature of the universe, and moving from religion towards spirituality. A young protagonist August, finds themselves burned by the suffering they see in the world, and their father Billie seems to stand in the way of August creating meaningful relationships with nature, family, and self. Audience participation and traditional UU service elements will be incorporated, come for the church service, stay for the Broadway musical about love!

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08/14/2026

This Sunday🕯️"Voices for Change: The Role of Advocacy in Our Faith" led by Guest Speaker Michael Mehrazar, Executive Director of UUJusticePA

What role does advocacy play in living out our Unitarian Universalist values? How does our faith call us into action? This morning we will explore the transformative power of collective voices, the significance of storytelling in connecting with others, and practical ways to engage in advocacy that promotes justice, compassion, and equity in our communities.

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08/07/2026

This Sunday🕯️"Campfire Theology" led by Rev. Christin Green

For thousands of years, people have gathered around fires to tell stories, build community, and make meaning together. As summer begins to wind down, we'll reflect on the stories we share, the wisdom we pass along, and the light we offer one another.

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07/03/2026

This Sunday🕯️"Friendship Circles" lay led by Carol Stowell & Diane Kearney

Friendship and community are essential to human well-being. Cultivating strong social ties boosts our happiness and self-esteem and acts as a critical buffer against depression, anxiety, and the modern loneliness epidemic. Our Friendship Circles are a great way to help find this friendship and build community spirit. Come, hear what many of us have been enjoying through our participation in the Friendship Circles. There will also be an opportunity for you to speak (via small groups) any comments or reflections that you might bring to this service. Be among your friends!

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07/01/2026

Please keep in mind the Heat Advisory Warning in effect this week when planning your outdoor activities. Stay hydrated and wear sun protection!

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places Wednesday through Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Review heat safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/safety/heat.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Power outages are possible during periods of extended heat as the
extra demand for electricity can tax the power grid. Be prepared for
a possible power outage.

06/26/2026

This Sunday🕯️"Many Road Out" led by Guest Speaker Val Brown Dennis

How Do We Flourish as an Individual? How do we Flourish Together? Community? Country? World? The reality of this time is that we are living in a time of struggle. In the words of Frederick Douglass, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” And yet, sometimes, it all seems “too much”. How do we fully acknowledge the current struggles and the current reality – and then turn to hope, action, and flourishing? In our spiritual lives we often look for contentment, peace, connection, and wisdom. I believe that we must acknowledge the challenging sides of ourselves and humanity before we can flourish. What happens when we actively walk toward the struggle, our own and others? We can sometimes choose to struggle, acknowledge the past-present-future, build empathy and gain trust in new places. How does a conscious choice to struggle, perhaps a bit each day, serve as a way to grow in our spiritual lives, as an individual - and as a collective species on this planet?

Bio - Val Brown Dennis
Thank you for the time to be with you and your community. I have spent three decades in public education through instrumental music, school libraries, mentorship, and leadership. I arrive here from Glen Rock, Pennsylvania where I live with my husband, Jason and a new “York SPCA” German Shepherd rescue named, “Nina”. My days “beyond formal teaching” are primarily spent waking up with Essentrics on PBS, the local YMCA, writing as resistance and health work, Swedish death cleaning, and caregiving for my parents, Shirley and Ray, ages 89 and 97. My individual “flourishing” also includes visits with our two year old giggling mischievous grandson, social justice work (public and anonymous) in Southern York County and with Heidelberg UCC in York, random gardening, the rail trail, recent adventures in Iceland and Norway (with our Estonian exchange student daughter) and upcoming visit to Moldova and Italy for our Moldovan daughter’s wedding. The words bittersweet, boundaries, acceptance, and voice keep rising to the surface for me.

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06/05/2026

This Sunday🕯️"The Courage to Become" led by Rev. Christin Green

There comes a moment when life asks us to let go—and trust what is unfolding next. Drawing on music, story, and the spirit of Pride, we’ll explore the tender, powerful journey of becoming, and how we make space for one another to flourish. Join us to celebrate our departing music director, Gretchen Dekker.

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05/22/2026

This Sunday🕯️"Stories That Refuse to Die" led by Rev. Christin Green

As we mark Memorial Day, we explore the power of stories that endure across generations. Drawing on The Martyrs Mirror and other traditions of remembrance, this service reflects on courage, conscience, and the ways memory shapes who we become. Some stories refuse to disappear because they continue to ask something of us.

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05/18/2026

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