A small Christian school in Vermont. A novice skydiver jumping into the Pacific Ocean. A few verses from the Book of Matthew. Oh, and First Parish Brewster, of course. How do these disparate sources connect? What might we learn from them? We keep being told the best way to fight back against the destructive forces … Continue reading Packing Our Own Chutes
Memory is a strange and wonderful thing. It grounds us in many ways, setting the terra firma on which we build our lives, whether that ground is smooth and easy, or rough and full of stones and pitfalls. Memories serve as the guideposts and foundation of our belief systems, our sense of right and wrong, and our … Continue reading Memories Found… and Lost
A year ago, Elenita Muñiz led a service about the words of wisdom she has found in the writings of women. That grew into a year-long study group sharing the lessons, messages, and inspiration we find in the words and music of women. Seven of us will share some of our discoveries from the study … Continue reading “Wisdom from the Distaff II”
Our church records, our buildings, our covenants: as we think about our history as “the first parish of Harwich,” what are the threads that bind us to our past? Which do we choose to cherish, and which do we slash and leave behind? What tales do our buildings tell us? And do the roots of … Continue reading 325 Years of Stories
Every once in a while, the goddess or spirit or the universe knocks us for a loop by showing us something unexpected, maybe spectacular, maybe simply deeply touching, something that makes us say, “Holy cow! How did I get so lucky? How blessed am I to be touched by this moment?” In these instants, we … Continue reading Gobsmacked by Gratitude
