Mental Wellness and Inherent Worth and Dignity
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Mental Wellness and Inherent Worth and Dignity

Today’s service: “Mental Wellness and Inherent Worth and Dignity,” led by Mark Williams. Mark is a member of First Unitarian New Jersey (formerly known as the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield), and he serves on the Board of "Unitarian Universalist Faith Action New Jersey." Mark is a retired Adult Psychiatric Nurse, and a devoted advocate for the rights of persons diagnosed with a mental illness. As President of the Board of the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, Mark championed the establishment of a mental health ministry in the congregation.

Our Possible Pasts
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Our Possible Pasts

Too often we get bogged down worrying about the way "things might have been." And even though we may have good reasons to regret, at some point we must live the life before us, assuring we do not add new regrets to our history. Join Rev. Scott on a reflection on how to be gentle and kind with ourselves, no matter what mistakes we have made.

Water Heal our Body. Water Heal our Soul.
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Water Heal our Body. Water Heal our Soul.

We gather again amidst another time of change and challenge to affirm our commitment to community. Water Communion, our annual Ingathering Service, invites all present to share what they bring to and what they need from community.

We’re All Right
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We’re All Right

Today’s service is led by our member and congregational leader, Ghana Hylton. Ghana has held many leadership positions in our congregation including co-chair of our Religious Education Team, and Ghana has led many previous worship services. She has a powerful, direct, and visionary voice. We are grateful for her contributions. Ghana is join by Michael Gilch on piano and vocals, Glenn Rombough on Guitar, Rev Scott on Drums, and her husband Wil Hylton singing lead. Dana Moore is our Pastoral Associate and Rev Anya serves as liturgist.

Prepare the Way
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Prepare the Way

The purpose of a congregation is to prepare the way for the holy, for the beloved community, for the change that righteousness demands.