Upcoming Worship Services
October 12 The Passion of Compassion
Frank Farrell, Guest Speaker
Passion and compassion are two distinct emotions. Passion refers to a strong and intense emotion that fuels one’s dedication to a cause. Compassion is a fundamental human emotion that involves a deep empathetic response to the suffering or distress of others. How much passion is needed for compassion?
Music: Dan Kader, Guest Pianist
Frank Farrell is a member of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood and is the moderator for its Environmental Justice Team. 50 years as an actor, director and producer of theatre productions all over the country, he currently serves as the Artistic Director of the First Flight Theatre Company.
Dan Kader is a graduate of the University of Miami Jazz Program and he also has an MBA from Fordham University. He has won several awards throughout his career and has performed both solo and with different artists. He is both excited and honored to be with you here today.
October 19 Imagination: the Root of Compassion
Rev. Dr. Sarah Lenzi, guest minister from the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
This service will explore the connections between imagination, empathy and compassion, and how we might use these tools to course correct as a culture.
Music: Michael Rosin, Music Director
The Rev Dr Sarah Lenzi is in her ninth year serving as the Minister of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. Rev. Sarah is committed to fostering compassion, resilience, and depth in intentional communities of mutual care. A born and raised UU, she lives in NYC with her husband, four children, and a very large Siberian cat. Among her passions are baking, coaching Little League, and time spent with family.
October 26 The Breath Between: Restoring Ourselves to Serve
Denise McCormack, M.Ed.
This service explores the essential yet often neglected practice of self-care as a necessary act of preservation and grace. Through story and reflection, we’ll consider that we, too, are among those worthy of care and embrace the truth that small acts of self-nourishment—resting, treating ourselves, or simply pausing to breathe—are vital to living with balance, intention, and compassion.