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
Covid did so many in with isolation, and loneliness. The reality is tho that even before Covid, the globe has seen a record drop in people feeling connected and loved by others. Because of this upward tick in loneliness in 2017, the British government declared an “epidemic of loneliness” and the UK appointed a … Continue reading “Lessons on Loneliness”
At every turn, sometimes it can feel like we can’t trust life. That at every turn, it is out to get us, mess with us, or disappoint us. And yet, life can and is one generous offering; if only we can do a reframe and look in the right place. Split PlateAdvocates for A Community … Continue reading Awakening to the Worth of Pennies
An Original Fictional Story by Rev. Kaaren Anderson This is a Memory Tree Service, a ritual of remembrance and love for those we’ve lost to death. Please bring your spare change for the children’s UNICEF collection and join us on the plaza after the service for a fun filled reception! Split Plate American Friends of … Continue reading “The Letters”
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
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”
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
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
