WEST PARIS — February may be a winter month, but it also holds promise for spring. The days are longer, and the sun feels warmer. Fun fact about February – it comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” Let us cleanse our minds and spirits! Worship services begin at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome! Please note that we are following safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. We are not singing during the hymns, but we are uplifted by the music of Tom Coolidge.

February 7, Visions of Paradise, led by The Reverend Fayre Stephenson. Unitarian Universalism’s commitments to justice and divine love extend back to the seventeenth century. The names of early church leaders who laid the groundwork may surprise some. Join us as we explore our early Universalist roots.

February 14, From Light-to-Light Luke 9:28-36. This is Transfiguration Sunday on the Christian calendar. This worship service is led by The Reverend William Campbell who will be taking a look at the importance of light in the scriptures and in our own lives.

February 21, Synergy, led by The Reverend Fayre Stephenson. Why is it that some groups of people – teams, organizations – are able to exceed expectations? How do some groups manage to go beyond all predictions? Using Joan Ryan’s book, Intangibles, as our guide, this service will be an exploration of the elusive, indefinable spirit that sometimes allows underdogs to excel.

February 28, So, What Else is New? Luke 5:1-11 Jesus calls flawed human beings as his disciples. Our own imperfections do not excuse us from committing ourselves to the work to be done.

For more information about the church and services, please contact Marta Clements, 674-2143, [email protected], or Bob Clifford at 674-3442, [email protected]. To learn more about the Unitarian-Universalist Association, visit http://www.uua.org/.