Contact with an ancestral deity in Nigeria named Obioakama has led to musings about the gods we human beings bring into our lives – their names and natures. Rev. Bryant B. Brown.
Obioakama – 3/7/2010 – Audio
Published: 03/10/2010
News Archive
This week at Thomas Paine
Published: 03/09/2010
Monday March 8, 2010
Belly Dancing 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Pagan Interest Group 7:00 to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday March 9, 2010 Senior Men’s Group 12:00 to 1:00 pm Yoga 5:45 to 6:55 pm Mindfulness Meditation 7:00 to 8:00 pm |
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Wednesday March 10, 2010 Membership Meeting 7:00 to 8:45 pm |
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Thursday March 11, 2010 Worship Committee Meeting 6:30 to 8:00 pm Fellowship Singers 7:30 to 8:30 pm |
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Friday March 12, 2010 Yoga 10:00 to 11:15 am Tom’s Place 7:30 to 10:30 pm Feature is Eileen Tipping, blusey singer songwriter
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Sunday March 14, 2010 Personal Lobbying 11:30 to 12:30 pm Sunday Brunch at noon Let’s celebrate St. Patty’s Day by wearing green and “eating green” ! TPUUF Cooks, are you up for the challenge? Sermon: “Rumors of Spring” Pat DeBrady will bring reflections on regeneration, what it means in our lives and congregations. Speaker: Pat DeBrady |
TP’s Weekly Twitter Digest for 2010-03-08
Published: 03/08/2010
- 13 people lose their jobs as UUA reacts to continued tough times, reorganizes. http://bit.ly/coKzEd #
- March's sermon topics at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. http://bit.ly/9NnLq6 #
- Rev. Bryant B. Brown's recent sermon on Black History and UUism. http://bit.ly/dnGKiU #
- TPUUF is holding the most fun fundraiser on Saturday, March 6 — it's annual Soiree. Join us! http://bit.ly/cjmiMh #
Come visit!
Published: 03/07/2010
We are glad you are here! If you’re new to Thomas Paine, click around to get a feel for who we are and what we’re up to. If you are planning a visit, the important things to know:
- Sunday service starts with a period of quiet meditation at 10:15 a.m. Announcements begin at 10:30 a.m. Service lasts about one hour. Children’s religious education classes and child care take place during that same hour.
- Our minister, Bryant Bossler Brown, joined us on Sept. 1, 2009. We are very excited to begin this next chapter in the community’s growth!
- We are a welcoming, noncreedal liberal religious home.
- We were accredited in 2007 by the Unitarian Universalist Association as a Welcoming Congregation to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. We value and welcome diversity .
- We have completed a renovation of our sanctuary. It’s an inviting space that we’d like to share with you. It is available for weddings, memorial services, parties and other occasions.
Black History Meets UUism – 2/28/2010 – Audio
Published: 03/01/2010
As we leave Black History Month, let’s remember and try to learn from the history of Blacks in Unitarian Universalism.
Get a TPUUF T-Shirt
Published: 03/01/2010
We have a TPUUF store at Cafe Press, giving you the ability to buy a variety of merchandise—shirts, mugs, and other items—to publicize your religious community. We have recently created new T-shirts, with our great new logo.
Check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/tpuuf
If you have questions, email them here.
TP’s Weekly Twitter Digest for 2010-03-01
Published: 03/01/2010
- 5 things that will make you happier, say Science. http://bit.ly/c6tJn8 #
Small Group Ministry: New groups forming
Published: 02/25/2010
Revised Goals of Small Group Ministry (SGM)
- To provide the opportunity for newcomers, friends and members to get to know and deeper relationships with each other
- To provide an opportunity for SGM participants to explore what is in their hearts and mind in a caring, non-judgmental and supportive small group setting
- To foster a sense of belonging and commitment to TPUUF
- To promote a strong sense of community at TPUUF now and as we grow by creating deepe bonds among congregants and fostering understanding of and respect for the opinions and spiritual and religious needs of others in our congregation
To further these goals, SGM groups will be formed in early March. These groups will meet once a month for 6 months. At the end of this period members of these groups and others in the congregation can join one of the groups to be formed in September 2010. Each group will have 6 to 8 members, including a facilitator who has training in the SGM process. The facilitator is a member of the group(with all a member’s benefits and responsibilities) and will focus on developing a caring and supportive environment, facilitating discussion and encouraging shared leadership. Registration began on February 21st. Members will be assigned to a group that meets at a time!they indicate is convenient for them when they register. They will!be assigned on a first come first served basis.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN A SMALL GROUP MINISTRY SESSION
Each group establishes a Covenant of Good Relations at the first meeting. This ensures that members relate to
each other in a comfortable manner. The structure for each meeting is as follows:
- Opening Reading
- Personal Check-In
- Discussion of a Topic (The facilitator will choose the topic for the first meeting. After that the group will decide the topic for the following month.)
- Personal Check-Out
- Closing Reading
The sessions will last no longer than two hours.
EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERS
Since SGM works best when all members are present, participants are asked to make SGM meetings a scheduling priority. Additional expectations, such as the level of confidentiality desired, will be included in the Covenant of Good Relations agreed upon at the first meeting. Each group is encouraged to work together to plan and provide a service to TPUUF. Doing this will benefit our congregation and help strengthen bonds among the group’s members.
For additional information about SGM and information on the specifics of joining a group please contact Phyllis Parker at 610-539-3805 or at by email.
Sermons topics for March
Published: 02/25/2010
Rev. Bryant B. Brown will lead service twice in March. The topics:
March 7—Obioakama
Contact with an ancestral deity in Nigeria named Obioakama has led to musings about the gods we human beings bring into our lives – their names and natures.
March 28—Generosity
Let us celebrate our impressive, inspiring generosity as we dream and plan and prepare for our next years’ work at Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Darwin’s Faith – 2/21/2010 – Audio
Published: 02/25/2010
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution challenged much of the religious thinking of his day and ours. As is the case with for many, his careful observation of and thinking about the world brought changes in beliefs. Sermon by Rev. Bryant B. Brown.
