 "Finding Stillness" with Maureen Bonner
Sunday at 10AM In today’s overstimulated society, it is often difficult to experience quietness, stillness, solitude. Mother Theresa one said that we need silence to be able to touch souls, including our own. Today’s service focuses on spiritual stillness, an active choice of quieting the mind and body, not just the absence of noise. There are many ways to cultivate stillness such as in nature and in prayer. Today we will use meditation as our method. We will embrace several different kinds of meditation. Come join us and find your stillness.
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 “A Drive to Change” with Bryan Nolan
Sunday @ 10 AM Bryan Nolan returns to the fellowship this Sunday! He’s leaving the fire-spinning gear at home this time to focus on an internal fire: the drive to change. Drawing on his background as a Nordic Shaman and Medical Massage Therapist, Bryan will discuss how we act as catalysts in our own lives. Come discover new ways to spark growth and find the peace we all need to move forward.
 Dia de los Muertos: honoring an ancient culture’s tradition with understanding through knowledge!
"Learn about the vibrant spirit of Dia de los Muertos! This beautiful tradition honors loved ones with joy, colorful altars, and cherished memories. Join us to celebrate life, heritage, and the enduring connections that bind us. Come, be part of this unforgettable cultural exploration!"  Unlearning Racial Myths.
Based on Dr. Karen Gaffney’s book Dismantling the Racism Machine: A Manual and Toolbox, this presentation will debunk 3 false racial myths that continue to perpetuate racism today. These myths include the false beliefs that race is biological, that race, including whiteness, has always existed, and that systemic racism is no longer a serious problem. The systems that surround us, from the media and popular culture to education to the criminal justice system, all contribute to perpetuating these myths through explicit and implicit messages. Dr. Karen Gaffney is a Professor of English at Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey. She facilitates anti‑racism workshops and serves in local anti‑racism coalitions  This Sunday: Empathy for Unity
What do you think about empathy? We're often told it's a virtue, but some now argue it's harmful, biased, or even a societal weakness. This Sunday, let's explore this idea together. We’ll discuss the "hype against empathy" and consider what we lose when we villainize the very emotion that helps us see the world through others' eyes. Join us for an engaging and inspiring conversation. See you all on Sunday!  10/12- Justice - Mercy - Humility Justice Mercy Humility
How do these ancient calls to a moral life inform our search for ethical living in an increasingly frightening and challenging political and personal landscape? How do we act with conviction when we are fearful for our safety and for the safety of our loved ones and for our community? How do we support each other? How do we love each other in the presence of outside chaos and division? These questions and challenges may seem new to us, but they are challenges faced throughout human history. Let us come together for support, for community, for strength and for robust discussion! No service will be held at the fellowship this Sunday  Join us for a Beautiful Hike this Sunday with JoshNo service will be held at the fellowship this Sunday Instead, we'll spend time outdoors together hiking and enjoying the beautiful weather at Stephens State Park! Let's gather at the main parking lot at Stephens State Park on Waterloo Rd at 10 am. There are different hikes we can go on at 10:15, and those who want to stay by the river and do less walking can choose that option. Looks like it'll be a beautiful day!  9/28- A Flower in the Driveway: Beauty and Hope in the UnexpectedJoin us Sunday, September 28th, for a service of reflection and discovery.Life often unfolds in predictable patterns on paths of our own making. Yet, sometimes, in the most unexpected and ordinary places—a crack in the pavement, a pause in our busy day—something beautiful emerges. Like a single, determined flower pushing its way through a driveway, hope can bloom in the most unlikely of circumstances.
This Sunday, we will explore where to find these moments of unexpected grace in our own lives. How can we learn to notice the beauty that flourishes in hard places? And how can we cultivate the hope that allows us to grow, even when the way forward seems paved over? We invite you to a morning of thoughtful contemplation, music, and shared community as we seek the flowers in our own driveways.  9/21- Celebration of the Autumn EquinoxJoin us at Skylands Unitarian Universalist Fellowship as we gather to celebrate the Autumn Equinox. This is a time of balance, when day and night are equal, and we take a moment to honor the harvest, both of the earth and of our lives. Let's come together in community to share gratitude for the abundance that surrounds us and to welcome the change of seasons. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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