Which is a higher good: To make your mark on the world or to do no harm? A lesson from my father. Split Plate: Planned Parenthood Federation of America Please give generously. Your offering will benefit the great work of this organization and First Parish Unitarian Universalist. Make checks out to FPBUU with the service date … Continue reading Living Your Legacy

In the book of Genesis, it says we have a choice — to live or to die. Every day we begin there. But then what? Which leads to “What is the Central Question of my life?” This can be applied broadly: To family? To ethics? To spirituality? To society at large? And as it’s the … Continue reading The Central Question

Early in my ministry, I met with many veterans of the war in SE Asia. I was among those marching in protest against that, so I listened with interest to their experience. There were no victory parades, many had been shamed by the very groups I walked with. I asked what might be helpful to … Continue reading Craft a Legacy