If you would like to sing in the Multigenerational Choir or play in the Community Orchestra, please join us for our rehearsal this Sunday, April 6 after the service in the Main Meeting Room at 11:30 a.m. We will be preparing for our Easter Service on April 20, including a rehearsal on April 13 at 11:30 a.m., and on the day of the service at 9:00 a.m. Participants of all ages and experience levels ...  Read More

“It’s so nice to see so many families with children here!” is something I’ve heard a lot this winter and spring and I agree—it’s been wonderful to see our families with kids here, connecting with each other and ways to do things at church, and bringing their friends.Families with kids are coming for our classes for kids: Story Workshop and Play Workshop every week; Spirit Workshops on Moving Medit...  Read More

Last week, I wrote about music, as a conduit for love, being an essential tool in the transformation of our world for the better. But of course, we need music for ourselves too. As Yvette and I planned this Sunday's service together, reflecting on her selection for our closing hymn—gospel icon Hezekiah Walker's anthem, "I Need You To Survive"—I began to think about how I am surviving this time of ...  Read More

Many of you know that I made a quick trip up to the Boston area last week to hear the premiere of a new composition of mine, commissioned by the fabulous Nightingale Vocal Ensemble, an elite choir that champions new music. My connection to Nightingale was the concert producer—Josh Glassman, a fabulous tenor with the ensemble—who had conducted the premiere of my 2019 opera when he lived in Philadel...  Read More

At a recent gathering of area UU Leaders in Wilmington, Delaware last weekend, I was reminded of the work of adrienne maree brown. Her work in "Emergent Strategy" speaks to our faith as UUs in these times of social upheaval. I have been thinking about how we, as a congregation, can move forward in faith and hope. Several of her key ideas may serve as touchstones for us in the months ahead.The firs...  Read More

Life is relentless.Work. Eat. Feed kids. Call family. Walk the dog. See friends. Fix the car. Clean the toilet. Good times. Hard times. And more and forever.The news cycle is relentless.There is something new every day right now, something that upsets, shocks, scares. There are also glimpses of action and even hope.Love is also relentless.Our faith calls us to put love at the center. Are we doing ...  Read More

General Assembly (GA) is the premier annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the association through a democratic process. The highlights of the annual meeting are the Ware Lecture, the Service of the Living Tradition, and the Sunday Worship. There are also featured speakers, worksh...  Read More

Dear Beloveds,In the midst of life’s chaos and uncertainties, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The weight of the world can make the heart heavy, especially when faced with challenges to democracy, women’s rights, and those of marginalized communities. I know a host of emotions can ebb and flow before you have even finished your morning cup of coffee.Yet, we have weathered storms before. "We" meaning...  Read More

MLUC Senior Minister Rev. Dr. John Morehouse read parts of this powerful poem during the service on Sunday, Feb. 2. Here it is in its entirety thanks to poet Alison Luterman. Please visit her web site. This poem was first published on Rattle.com.  Sign up for Rattle's free poem-a-day here.Praise deep mineral veins under rich dirt,and fossilized remains of dinosaurs turning themselves into gasfor o...  Read More

Dear Friends,Across the country, my colleagues have been discussing how best to lead our congregations through these perilous times. We all agreed that, without a doubt, our first responsibility is to provide a safe and inclusive sanctuary for our people and those who need hope. We will continue to provide a sacred space where we can connect, be inspired and find comfort.Beyond that, our outward m...  Read More

On Sunday, Jan. 26, MLUC held its Mid-Year Town Hall. The Board, Rev. Dr. John Morehouse, and staff gave updates on the congregation's progress this year and how the visioning sessions have influenced the priorities and thinking of the Board. They discussed key initiatives and share planning underway to grow our ministry.You can watch the Town Hall on our YouTube page by clicking here.The slides f...  Read More

The János Zsigmond Unitarian High School Choir from Kolozsvár, Transylvania, Romania will visit MLUC April 15–18. The choir will perform in the Main Meeting Room Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.This visit offers a special opportunity for MLUC. The 40 choir members and five chaperones, of whom two are Unitarian ministers, are looking forward to staying in the homes of MLUC members. They will need hous...  Read More

It is easy to become overwhelmed with the world’s events and politics, but the hard part is to learn to let those go for a moment and live in the space of darkness and rest.Our UU Values call us to continue the work of Justice as a covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. This work is laborious and can be overwhelming. However, the most important aspect to continue this w...  Read More

I've always been a huge fan of the music of Aram Khachaturian, the great 20th century Armenian composer. His grandiose symphonies (particularly, No. 2), emotionally-charged concerti (particularly, the Violin Concerto), and dynamic ballets (particularly, Gayaneh) are among my most beloved repertoire of all time. But his "Masquerade Suite" is funny. Literally. Following four beautiful movements—alte...  Read More

For all of the glorious music making I've been privileged to experience—in concert halls, opera stages, jam sessions, and recording studios across the globe—it all began around 1996 in the McGinness Room. Of course, I was the beneficiary of my mom's Mozartian wisdom (and elementary piano lessons) from birth; but my very first collaborative musical experience was right here at MLUC about a year bef...  Read More

Local teen Sarah Kokas’ inspiring work of baking birthday cakes for children and families experiencing homelessness has transformed into an upcoming art exhibition at the Main Line Unitarian Church (MLUC). The exhibition, "Art à la Carte!" opens on Jan. 18 and supports Family Promise of the Main Line’s mission of helping families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainabl...  Read More

Many individuals at MLUC have inquired about the meaning of Axé (pronounced A-shay) and why I say it alongside Amen and May it be so.I first encountered the term "Axé" when I lived in Brazil, where I experienced it through various forms, including music, the Brazilian; African diaspora religion Candomblé, and the direct connection to nature. However, it wasn't until I returned to Brazil and began ...  Read More

Exciting news! MLUC is embarking on a three-month biodiversity project, from March through May 2025. Our Environmental Justice Team have been developing a fun and engaging regional project, Nature's Best Hope Is You, to help restore our communities’ natural habitat and biodiversity. We have three sponsor organizations and nine faith communities joining our effort, which means all the work we do wi...  Read More