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 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!"  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!  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!
 Let's make a splash and kick off our church year together!
Join us for one of our most beloved traditions, the Water Communion Service, on Sunday, September 14th. The idea is simple and beautiful: bring a small amount of water that represents a special part of your summer. Did you dip your toes in the ocean, travel to a new city, or just enjoy the simple joy of your garden hose? All water tells a story! During the service, we'll pour our waters together into a single bowl, blending our unique experiences into one shared story. It’s a fun, moving, and powerful way to see how our individual streams of life flow back together to create our wonderful community. We can't wait to hear your story!  This Sunday - Empathy: May the 4th Be with You
Is empathy harmful? Is it sinful? Could it be the greatest weakness of Western civilization? Or is it the emotional hook that pulls us together and gets us to see other people where they live? We will explore the latest hype against empathy and consider the dark consequences of villainizing this potential social emotion. See you all on Sunday! Get ready for engaging events and inspiring services ahead! We’re thrilled to experience them with you!  Welcome to Skylands UU! This Sunday - Join Us for our Earth Day Service!
Come learn about and celebrate our native plant gardens at SUUF! We'll talk about how our gardens fit into a larger picture of conservation, habitat connectivity and are a physical representation of our 7th UU principle: respect for the interdependent web of all existence. Then we'll talk more fine scale about the garden itself - how it came to be, what plants are in the beds, some fun observations to date, and plans going forward. After the service there will be a brief garden tour for those interested. There will be garden related activities for the kids during the service. Get ready for engaging events and inspiring services ahead! We’re thrilled to experience them with you!  This Sunday - Join Us for Our Easter Service Led by Christian Sloan
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