Events
"Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?”
When facing unexpected or challenging experiences, have you ever asked, "Why is this happening to me?"
Today, as we look at the Metaphysical meaning of a story in the Bible, we'll focus on the story of Job, who seemed to have one devastating experience after another. How did Job deal with this in his life?
How do we deal with the challenges in our own lives? How can so-called "bad things" be a catalyst for transformation and growth in our lives and bring us a new sense of harmony and understanding?
Unity of Reading
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:30 AM
4443 10th Avenue, Temple, PA
“Take Up Your Mat and Walk: Do You Have the Courage to Change?”
Change is all around us. It's life energy pushing us to grow and expand. Using the Biblical story of the man healed at the pool in Bethesda (John 5: 1-9) as a starting point, we will explore what change requires of us and how to let change be a positive force in our lives.
If you missed this service at Unity of Lehigh Valley, you may want to watch at:
https://youtu.be/ZZnGaUNmNLw
“Coming Home”
One of the most poignant stories of "Coming Home" and one of the most beloved stories in the Bible is found in Luke 15:11-24: "The Story of the Prodigal Son."
What does this parable have to say to us in our everyday lives? Like the Prodigal Son, how do we come home to the truth of who we are?
Sacred Gathering Service
with Rev. Julie Vance and Kate McCutchan
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 PM
1st Christian Church
422 Hummel Ave, Lemoyne, PA
Retreatants from the
"Becoming, Being, Evolving"
Spiritual Retreat Weekend
Mariawald Retreat Center
1094 Welsh Road, Reading, PA
October 23-25, 2026
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE 2026 RETREAT
"I loved the opportunity to be among like-minded others. I felt a sense of belonging." - Donna
"The retreat stirred a longing in me to try new things and be more open to people in my life." - Joan
" I appreciated the time for reflection and the space to go deep." - Sherri
"This retreat helped me reconnect with both Spirit and nature. I felt the love from all." - Barbara
"I want to thank Julie for organizing the retreat. I loved it! - Hannah
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR'S RETREAT!
June 4 -6, 2027
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE 2025 RETREAT
“I loved everything about the retreat! It was really a coming home experience for me." - Donna
"A sense of community and completeness surrounded me this weekend. I'm leaving with a sense of peace and joy." - Joan
"Julie's thought-provoking questions allowed me to contemplate and draw my own conclusions." - Charles
"This weekend has allowed me to complete a transformational stage of my life. I know I leave more fulfilled than I arrived." - Sharon
"I already have next year's retreat on my calendar!" - Linda