We all carry ancestors within us: blood, UU forbears, and our cultural histories. Join Lindsey Straus and Wilderness Sarchild as they name these heritages, some with honor and some not. Split Plate Offering: Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative If you are not able to join us in person, we will be streaming the service liveon … Continue reading Ancestors Within Us
We are the only religious tradition I can think of that has humanism/science as one of its core foundations of belief. For me it’s one of the greatest gifts our tradition has to offer that can help guide our living and loving. Split Plate Offering: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) If you are not able … Continue reading The Faith of a Humanist
We celebrate Indigenous People’s/Columbus Day and ask the question: Who are the “We” in “We the People?” Reflections on Universalism in a time of rabid cultural division. Split Plate Offering: Cape Kid Meals If you are not able to join us in person, we will be streaming the service liveon our YouTube channel, found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx25Z7yBfsFqneQjThk5-pAIf … Continue reading Whose House
Unitarian Universalism has lifted up the historical Jesus for centuries, not the Christ Jesus that dominates the hearts and minds of so many. Our vision and understanding of Jesus often clashes with prevailing declarations of “Jesus Loves Me” or “Jesus Saves.” The Jesus I know, the radical, Jewish agitator, isn’t really a fun-loving guy. … Continue reading “Our Subway Jesus”
Split Plate Offering: Native Land Conservancy (NLC) If you are not able to join us in person, we will be streaming the service liveon our YouTube channel, found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx25Z7yBfsFqneQjThk5-pAIf you have problems streaming, please let the office know. We have transitioned to a Mask Optional policy. There are two areas in the Sanctuary where masks are required. Those rows are … Continue reading Letting In to Let Go
Join Rev. Kaaren Anderson and Twinks Hastings as they lead our annual Ingathering Service, kicking off the church year. Don’t forget to bring water from your travels, local pond, or your favorite beach for our Sharing of the Waters ceremony. Split Plate Offering: American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts If you are not able to … Continue reading Ingathering Sunday
As we move forward this Labor Day weekend we honor the ending of summer and all that entails and we look forward to the new beginnings we have before us. Rev. Bill Clark returns to our pulpit to explore the Endings and Beginnings this time of year brings. Split Plate Offering: Refugee Support Action Team of … Continue reading Endings and Beginnings
I know I’m not the only one who has been in a line at the grocery store or even sat on the beach, minding my own business, when someone near me is commenting in a hostile mode about the state of American politics and who belongs and who doesn’t. The urge to respond in … Continue reading Checking Our Confirmation Bias at the Door
An examination of the stories we tell ourselves and how powerful they can be. They can lift us up, tear us down, or just plain keep us stuck in memories that don’t serve to enhance our life. It’s worth reflecting on that which can get in our way and what indeed can open us up … Continue reading Reimagining Your History
