Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11am in person or on ZOOM as guest speaker Ken Lipson presents
"Challenges Are Just Opportunities To Grow "
Ken Lipson says that he has "always had a 'journey' view life."
About 20 years ago his life changed dramatically when he lost the majority of his hearing. He needed a strategy to keep his life fun & interesting in his new reality. He retired and wanted to see/experience the world so he started volunteering in mostly 3rd world countries. He found volunteering to be "life changing stuff" & pure magic. "It’s not always an easy life with bucket showers, spotty electricity, and pit toilets on occasion, but it is what makes these travels so authentic to what life is like for their people."
He then decided to also help people in this country by growing food on his property. He enlarged the We, Not Me concept by purchasing the domain Think We, Not Me and hooked up with several master gardeners to try to make his dream a goal. It has been amazing. This year the Think We Not Me Food Growing Program donated 100,000 lbs. of fresh vegetables and fruit to 36 county food banks and was named Non-Profit of the Year in Centre County, PA
In Ken's words, "I really think I'm happier than I ever have been...it's just different from what many might find enjoyable. But from the seemingly ‘bad’ event of the loss of my hearing has come a life more rich and rewarding than I could have ever imagined…. and I truly and honestly can say that I wouldn’t change a thing…
I have come to believe that there is a real blur between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ experiences…between ‘better‘ and ‘worse’, and even at times between the ‘right’ way and the ‘wrong’ way to do things….there are only ‘experiences’… all of which provide an opportunity to learn and grow.
I love.just doing my journey and learning and growing along the way….
Namaste.
Ken"
All are invited to Coffee and Conversation following the service.
The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) has designated LUUF a "Welcoming Congregation", signifying its recognition that our church in Wayne cherishes diversity as it celebrates and supports the lives, relationships and contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer members and friends. We affirm and promote their participation in every facet of congregational activity.
Lakeland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 231 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
Jody Rubel, founder of Mad Monk Tai Chi, offers classes
at LUUF that are open to everyone.
(There is an instructor fee for this activity)
Saturdays , Tai Chi
Advanced 10:30 am
Beginner 12:00 noon
Give it a try!
Mondays, Swords Class, 6:00pm
Find more information on the "Ongoing Activities" page.
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will be conducting a Medieval Re-enacting Group Arts and Sciences Workshop and Social event at LUUF, the
2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7 to 9pm,
Light fare pot luck. $5 or more donation. Free for LUUF attendees.
Open to the public
Historical dress Encouraged, not required. Dress in the spirit of medieval Europe, Asia or North Africa. Effort is valued over accuracy.
Come join the Current Middle Ages!
Find more information on the "Ongoing Activities" page.
