Despite my inherent scepticism in all forms of supernaturalist religion, I still find the example of the human Jesus central to my own spirituality and religious outlook, and his Sermon on the Mount and/or the Sermon on the Plain still seem to me to present a set of ethical teachings that are worthy of my continued loyalty. That is why at Christmas I continue to celebrate his traditional birthday. However, I will admit that the fact such a teacher was executed for these kinds of teachings remains a great disappointment to me.

However, in my experience, this disappointment — along with many others connected with the teachings of traditional Christianity — caused me to think hard — that is to say philosophise — about my inherited beliefs. And the wonder is that this disappointment eventually turned to a philosophy of wonder.

— Andrew James Brown, “A philosophy of wonder born of an ancient disappointment”, CAUTE — Making Footprints Not Blueprints (December 27, 2025)

We currently conduct a full worship service on the first Sunday of each month, and discuss a different short reading each of the remaining Sundays.

On Sunday, 12 April, we will open with a very brief service and chalice lighting, followed by our discussion. Robert Helfer will lead the service and discussion. This week’s reading is “A philosophy of wonder born of an ancient disappointment”, by Andrew James Brown, CAUTE — Making Footprints Not Blueprints (December 27, 2025)

The article, “A philosophy of wonder born of an ancient disappointment”, by Andrew James Brown, can be found here.

Please Join us for Worship.

Our services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on ZOOM and in person at the Progressive Women’s Association Event Center, 305 Washington Ave. in downtown Clarksburg, behind the Courthouse. A coffee hour, a time for discussion and socializing (including ZOOM participants), follows from the end of the service until 12:00 noon. More about us.

If you prefer not to be seen, video is optional. If you would like to participate online, please email westforkuu@gmail.com for details and a link, or for help with using ZOOM.

We would love to have you come worship with us.

Children are welcome.

The building is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible restroom. You may park on the south side of the building, which is marked reserved for the PWA, or the north, where the reserved spaces are available on Sundays.

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Email westforkuu@gmail.com or use our contact form for more information or write to us at PO Box 523, Clarksburg WV 26302