Unitarian Society of Germantown

September 5 - 11:00am

With Humble Hearts - Rev. Libby Smith

Our Unitarian emphasis on human potential can leave us at risk for arrogance, even as we seek to learn from the religions of the world that teach the importance of humility. Cultivating humble hearts can leave us better able to live out our potential in the ways that matter most. The Rev. Libby Smith grew up in the Unitarian Society of York (now UU Congregation of York) where her parents are still active members. She received her M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School in 1992 and has served congregations in Rockport, MA, and Warrington, PA, and is currently the consulting minister to the UU Fellowship of Lower Bucks, in Langhorne, PA.

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July 11th - A UU View of Redemption, Charles Gabriel

Traditional Christianity believes that Jesus' death and resurrection absolved and redeemed all mankind of original sin. Additionally, all sins are absolved if Jesus is accepted as personal savior. Unitarian Universalists do not accept this theology, but still may be able to find a meaningful redemption in the teachings and examples of Jesus. Charles Gabriel recently retired from a career as an engineer. He was raised in the Catholic church, but left in his teens. After wandering in the wilderness for many years, Charles joined USG in 2004.


	The Fall 2010 Adult Spiritual Development Brochure Courses offered are: Discovering Einstein's God Intro to Judaism - With an Edge Living Buddhism: Philosophy & Practice Menu for the Future-Session 2 Nurturing Your Relationship with Music Time to Write Poetry What Do You Have in Your Holy Scripture? Most of them begin in September. Please review the brochure for descriptions, dates and times. You can register on Sunday mornings, by mailing the form in, by contacting the office at 215-844-1157 or admin@usguu.org or online through Access USG. If you are already registered for Access USG, you can click the above course links to register, otherwise you need to go to Access USG to register.

	UU-101 UU-101 is a one-hour introduction to Unitarian Universalism for visitors and new members. It is held on the second Sunday of each month in the Daskam Room (second floor), and childcare is provided. Attendees will receive a free copy of The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide. The next session will be Sunday, September 12 at 9:30am. If you wish to attend, please RSVP by Friday, September 10. For more information or to RSVP, send an email to UU101@usguu.org or contact group leaders Howard Silver at 215-884-2734, or Linda Bernstein at 215-842-0560.

	5^th Annual USG Men’s Retreat Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, October 8-10, 2010 Sharing Our Stories: Unitarian Universalist Evangelism How has Unitarian Universalism helped your life? Murray Grove is the place John Murray landed to spread the good news of Universalism “Give them not hell, but hope”. How can we share these stories of our faith? By sharing of ourselves we may invite others to our congregations and help their lives. Come get to know and bond with the other men who are in Philadelphia area congregations. The cost for the weekend is $150. This includes Friday supper, three meals on Saturday and Sunday breakfast. For more information contact Hal Krieger haroldkrieger@verizon.net or Wally Moyer WalterMoyer@TheBottomLineInc.net or fill out and send in the registration form.

	Welcome New USG Members Congratulations to USG’s newest members who were recognized and participated in a membership book signing ceremony on Sunday, June 6, 2010. The new members are (from L to R) Andrea Durham, Will Bernstein, Paul Teti, and Eileen Teti. For information about the path to membership at USG, please contact Delores Hill, Membership Committee Chair at membership@usguu.org.

	The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Haiti Relief Fund: to learn how much they have collected, how the money is being used and how to contribute, visit UUSC & UUA

	Marriage Equality The Unitarian Universalist Association has produced a video which makes clear the support of people of faith for marriage equality. Please watch it and disseminate widely to others.

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The Unitarian Society of Germantown, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, serves the communities of Abington (zip code 19001), Ambler (zip code 19002), Elkins Park (zip code 19027), Glenside (zip code 19038), Jenkintown (zip code 19046), Merion Station (zip code 19066), Narberth (zip code 19072), Oreland (zip code 19075), Havertown (zip code 19083), Wyncote (zip code 19095), Wynnewood (zip code 19096), Philadelphia Chestnut Hill (zip code 19118), Wyndmoor (zip code 19118), Philadelphia Mt. Airy (zip code 19119), Philadelphia Roxborough (zip code 19128), Philadelphia East Falls (zip code 19129), Philadelphia Spring Garden (zip code 19130), Philadelphia Fairmount (zip code 19130), Philadelphia Wynnefield (zip code 19131), Philadelphia Germantown (zip code 19144), Blue Bell (zip code 19422), Gwyned (zip code 19436, Lansdale (zip code 19446), Bala Cynwyd (zip code 19004), Lafayette Hill (zip code 19444), Melrose Park (zip code 19027), Roslyn (zip code 19001), Rydan (zip code 19046), Laverock (zip code 19038), Plymouth Meeting (zip code 19462) , Flourtown (zip code 19031), Erdenheim, Cheltenham (zip code 19012), and Ft. Washington (zip code 19034). Visitors from any other location are equally welcome.