Critical Race Theory is at its most basic a real reckoning with our past, which includes, well. . . some unmitigated naked truths. In accepting those truths as facts, as ours, how can we better dream of an America that expands us, enlivens us, and seeks to heal rather than further divide? Split Plate … Continue reading Widening our Understanding of History
One of our Unitarian Universalist heroes is Henry David Thoreau, and while there are many things I admire about him, I’ve come to believe he was wrong on this one single point. I have a feeling you will, too. Split Plate OfferingUU Mass Action Network If you are not able to join us in person, we … Continue reading Taking One’s Moral Inventory
That’s right feminist, with a big fat, voluptuous curvy F! It’s hard to believe that misogyny is alive and well again but with the overturning of Roe it’s clearly back in fashion. The number of rulings that make women’s bodies not belong to them anymore is honestly. . .staggering. Hoping to build on what it … Continue reading “It’s Time to Pull Out the F word!”
I think Jim Lieb, our church president, got it right when he said, “Alma is the spirit of First Parish Brewster” LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN SO THERE IS NO CONFUSION THIS MORNING: Alma is the spirit of First Parish Brewster… Come see what I mean, and jump into all it means to celebrate and support First … Continue reading “To Alma with Love”
Jesus was once asked what is the most important law to follow and he said, “Love your lord your God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself.” This is such a complicated and seemingly odd practice, that it might just seems impossible. At yet, it might just be one of the most … Continue reading Do I Really Have to?
There will be no 10 am Sunday Worship service on Dec 24th. 4:30 pm Join us for our family-friendly Christmas Eve service where we will tell the Christmas Story with you at the center of the action! Always wanted to play Mary but you were stuck as a barn animal? This could be your year … Continue reading Christmas Eve Services
This time of year, it’s always good to tap into the gifts that are offered us that cost nothing and yet can serve as the ground of your being. Join us as I explore the relationship between awe, your sense of self, and our ability to be kind, generous, and filled with hope. Split Plate … Continue reading Awe, Narcissism and Marvelous You!
Every year I read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I’ll read it a good five times between now and Christmas. There are always tidbits worth wrestling with and this year I’m finding myself in need of addressing those on the other side of the aisle if you will. I’m trying to unearth why given all of what … Continue reading Hit By A Bus
One of my favorite books, is Lies My Teacher Told Me. One of those lies is the placid and skewed version of events that lead to our celebration of Thanksgiving. So, to set the record straight, I’ve written a letter to the good Governor Winthrop, who sailed the seas to come to what is now our … Continue reading A Letter to Governor John Winthrop
