WEST PARIS — Renewal is a quality of the month of May, and the worship services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of West Paris touch on this with every worship service offered.
The public is invited to join for services at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Services are presented with a combination of guest speakers and Worship Service Committee members.
May 4, “Hymn Sing Along”: The Worship Service Committee will lead this service featuring Unitarian Universalist hymns.
May 11, “Mystical Experiences”: Mystical experiences are an area of human existence that we Unitarian Universalists don’t talk about much. Scientists claim to find biological and psychiatric indicators to explain such experiences and yet rational people continue to report experiences of mystery and transcendence. At this service, using Barbara Ehrenreich’s new book, “Living with a Wild God,” as the guide, attendees will explore the phenomenon of mystical experience in relation to Unitarian Universalism. The service is led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson, who regularly leads services at the church.
May 18, “An epidemic of meanness. Is there a cure?”: The service is led by Mary Adams, whose late husband, Herb Adams, was minister of the West Paris UU church in the late ’80s and early ’90s. During his ministry she sometimes led services during his Sundays out of the pulpit. Mary is a graduate of Boston University and Northeastern University School of Law. Before she went to law school, she worked at two UU churches as religious education director. After practicing law Mary taught Spanish in Maine, then helped Herb when he was minister of West Paris, Norway and South Paris churches “all at once.”
May 25, “Walking Together: Welcoming New Members”: During this service new members will be welcomed into the congregation. The group will also look back at our heritage to explore our diversity and what holds us together as Unitarian Universalists. The service is led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson.
For more information about the church and services, call Marta Clements, 674-2143, or visit www.uua.org to learn more about Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.
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