Matt Alspaugh Introduction – My Apple Store Experience Last week I went to the Apple Store in Cleveland to get help. My five-year old MacBook — that’s ancient in computer-years — my five year old computer needed attention. Now if you’ve ever been to the Apple Store, you know it is a temple to technology, … Continue reading Sermon: Nov 29, 2016 – “Thick Stories, Thin Stories”
Spiritual Explorations – Wednesday, December 21 – 7-9pm Spiritual Explorations is a small group ministry program that helps people go deeper than the Sunday morning church experience. We use the monthly theme as a starting point for discussion. For November, the theme is “What does it mean to be a community of presence?” The group will … Continue reading December Explorations Packet – “Presence”
Every day we come in contact with strangers – some we pass by quickly and others become an important part of our lives. Speaker Tom Beck will examine the role that strangers play when influencing our lives. During this Thanksgiving Service we will be collecting items that will be delivered to the Richard Brown Memorial … Continue reading Nov 20, 2016 – “Strangers Among Us”
As we finish one of the strangest, most divisive election cycles in any of our lifetimes, we’ll reflect on these times, and seek to discern what drives the current level of polarization. What does the future hold? What needs to change?
Megan Bee will share stories of how her personal experiences traveling the country have translated into the songs she plays on stage. As a naturalist, traveler, and farmer Megan Bee’s music rings with an unquenchable wanderlust and a raw love for the land. True folk-Americana blends over a distinctly clear voice and an acoustic simplicity. … Continue reading Nov 6, 2016 – “Song Stories”
It is with sadness that we note that longtime member Jack Brizzi Sr. died peacefully on the afternoon of November 19. We will hold a Memorial Service for Jack on Saturday, January 14, at 2pm at the church. Those with remembrances and stories of Jack and his life are encouraged to contact the minister, Rev. … Continue reading Jack Brizzi Memorial Service
There will be a Memorial Service for Judy Stone at UUYO Sunday, December 11th at 2pm. Judy passed away September 26, after a long illness. Those with personal remembrances of Judy are encouraged to contact the minister, Rev. Matt Alspaugh, at minister@uuyo.org
Matt Alspaugh November 13, 2016 Message I – Grieving This was not the sermon I had hoped to write, for today. It is most likely not the sermon you hoped to hear. Well, there may be some who are happy with the outcome — and you are welcome here, too! Just please, don’t gloat. Because … Continue reading Sermon: Nov 13, 2016 – “The Long Road Ahead”
Unitarian Universalism has little to say about death and afterlife compared to most other religions. Indeed, we are left to ponder on our own, or not, as we like. But today, we’ll explore death, and engage in a Day of the Dead ritual.
Introduction A friend who is a family therapist and a Unitarian Universalist, tells this story. My seven-year-old son Eric said to me, “Dad, what happens to us after we die? Is there a heaven?” “Well, some people believe that after we die we go to heaven where we live forever,” I replied, “and other people … Continue reading Sermon: Oct 30, 2016 – “You Would Know the Secret of Death”
