My husband Scott and I have friends who are organic farmers. They’ve ran a very successful regional organic/heirloom seed business for a decade. This summer, they shut it down. They are done with the capitalistic market economy and all it represents. And they are now participating in the “gift economy.” Not a barter or bitcoin … Continue reading Listening to the Seeds
It’s the season of Yom Kippur, the high holy days for Jews. A time to reflect on where we miss the mark, and learn from it, especially when we listen to our guilt. I know that’s a bizarre and unusual thing for a UU minister to do, but trust me, it can be healing, … Continue reading Dinosaur Envy
We are living in strange times. All around the country (even in MA), school districts and some public libraries are instituting draconian measures that seek to exclude a great many people from the truth, creative expression, and liberty. If anything, Unitarian Universalism is a faith of open expression and free thinkers. The American Library Association’s … Continue reading Why can’t I read that?
What does it take to live a life wholeheartedly and fully? It seems to me it involves some retrospection and more than a few valiant leaps into the unknown by getting into right relationship with who you are and who you want to be, and then…well, jumping. That’s right. What tightrope are you willing to … Continue reading Before I Die, I Want To. . .
I’m finding myself reflecting on last Tuesday’s debate more and more. Surprisingly, I’m finding a few theological insights that are helping me frame our country’s next steps and a path forward as religious people. Split Plate Offering: Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) If you are not able to join us in person, we will be streaming … Continue reading Fighting For the Soul of America
One of the primary reasons we get tripped up when it comes to creativity has to do with fear and judgment. We may have had an elementary school teacher who told us dogs do not look like pigs or a high school teacher who thought our metaphors were that of a 3rd grader. And thus … Continue reading Fireflies and Genius
Unitarian Universalism is not a religion based on a set belief or creed, but rather the central problem of healing spiritual disconnection: within, among and beyond. It might just be that what the world needs now is us and our surprising saving message. Split Plate Offering: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), If you are not … Continue reading Just Connect
We often think that the central dichotomy in the world, or in ourselves, is good vs evil, but Eve’s story has something to teach us about what might be at the center of our own yearnings to understand ourselves and others. Split Plate Offering: Native Land Conservancy If you are not able to join us … Continue reading Eve’s Human Mess Up
In a matter of seconds now days, you can turn on the news, be in line at the grocery store, or sit on the beach minding your own business when you find yourself caught off guard by people blathering on in a hostile tone about one thing or another. The urge to respond in measure, … Continue reading The Best Portion of a Good Person’s Life
You are each invited to bring in a flower from your garden, from a pot on your front porch, or a wildflower from the beach, to share with the greater whole as part of a flower communion ritual. If you forget one, I’ve got you covered, no worries. Come celebrate the blessings of renewal found … Continue reading Flower Communion Service
