Service: Feed the Dream and Let the Dream Feed You
Rev. Megan Foley
Sometimes we think of the things we give to SCUU – our time, our ideas, our money – as a sort of price to be paid for the things we get from SCUU – supportive community, spiritual growth, personal transformation. What if we flip our perspective on giving around, and see it as part of what we get? This service explores the idea that everything we do at church is holy and transformative…even supporting it financially.
Friday, Mar 2
Jewish Renewal
Dr. Yonina Foster
Dr. Yonina Foster, a Rabbinic Student at the Alliance for Jewish Renewal and inspiring teacher, will begin offering a series of meaningful Jewish Renewal experiences for body, mind, and soul here at Sugarloaf. Join Yonina for the inaugural Shabbat with a joyful and contemplative service, followed by Oneg/shmooze (refreshments and conversation) on Friday night,March 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the yurt.
Please bring a lovingly prepared healthy vegetarian nosh to share for 2-4 people. Rhythm instruments may also be brought! All are welcome, whether from a Jewish background or not, and no RSVP is required. Donations are accepted. Dr. Foster may be reached at (301) 353-1814, or (301) 452-7847. See more at www.yoninatorahseed.com.
Sunday, Mar 4
Service: Making Room
Rev. Megan Foley
Many of us Unitarian Universalists have somewhat of a child’s view of Lent: You give up something you really really like, for a whole month, because that’s what God wants! Is this really what Lent is all about? Come this Sunday to hear a much more nuanced rationale for Lent that you may even want to incorporate into your own spiritual practice.
Saturday, Mar 10
Service: The Seven(7) Deadly Sins
Carol Plummer
The 7 deadly sins are avarice(greed), envy, gluttony, lust, pride, sloth, wrath. Are they relevant in today? Are they deadly? The Wednesday morning chalice group discussed them and some of their perspectives will be shared.
Sunday, Mar 18
Service: The Theology of Architecture
Rev. Megan Foley
Back in the day, cathedrals were built not simply as buildings to house worshippers, but as architectural statements about the faith practiced inside. In fact, religions have been making statements about their theologies through their architecture for centuries. UUs are no exception. What are we telling the world with our buildings these days?
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists is a spiritual community that welcomes questions, explores answers, and shares the lessons of life. We celebrate cultural and theological diversity and are united by caring for humanity and the earth.
As Unitarian Universalists (UUs), we practice a liberal, creedless religion with Judeo-Christian roots, and teach tolerance and respect for all people and differing religious viewpoints. Our members frequently come from other religious backgrounds, and UUs are known worldwide for service to their communities, nation and planet.
Sugarloaf is a small Unitarian Universalist church located on 5 beautiful acres bordering Seneca Creek State Park, with a charming new "yurt" for worship services and a mountain-style frame house for fellowship, religious education, and office space. Our worship service is Sunday at 10:30. At our services you'll hear inspiring sermons and lively community music. There is a coffee hour after the service. All ages are welcome. We have religious education offerings for children between the ages of 3 and 15, and a nursery for babies and toddlers.
Sugarloaf is located at
16913 Germantown Road,
Germantown, MD 20874
We serve the upper and western areas of Montgomery County, Maryland, specifically the areas of Germantown, Poolesville, Darnestown, Barnesville, Clarksburg, Damascus, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Redland, North Potomac, and Gaithersburg.
