Speaker: Twinks Hastings, Lifespan Religious Education Director

Happy Earth Day! An Unexpected Hope

The grit of the people to change, re-claim and re-create! Split Plate Offering: Brewster Ponds Coalition If you are not able to join us in person, we will be streaming the servicelive on our YouTube channel, found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx25Z7yBfsFqneQjThk5-pAIf you have problems streaming, please let the office know. We have a Mask Optional policy.  There is one area in … Continue reading Happy Earth Day! An Unexpected Hope

 A Journey to the Gods and Goddess Hall of Fame

“In my mind’s eye, I like to visit the most remarkable Hall of Fame ever.  It’s filled with the usual suspects, Thor, Zeus, and Yahweh.  But my favorite conversations come from hanging out with the Goddess Eostra and her good friend, and rabble rouser, Jesus.” Split Plate Offering: WeCan If you are not able to join … Continue reading  A Journey to the Gods and Goddess Hall of Fame

The Elixer of Life

Few things can transform us the way laughter can. So often we get entombed by an experience, condition or worry, which then dominates our life and eclipses the good.  And yet friends, there is one sure fire way out, one transformative experience, that can get us out if we let it.    Split Plate Offering: UNICEF … Continue reading The Elixer of Life

Transgender Rights: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

The hard-won rights of transgender and non-binary people are under assault as never before. Join Worship Leader Lindsey Straus as she examines the progress the trans community has made over the past quarter century and how our shared Unitarian Universalist values of interdependence, pluralism, justice, transformation, generosity, and equity will guide us in responding to … Continue reading Transgender Rights: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

Note to Self:  Fall in Love

What is all this UU talk about love?  Is it magic?  Is it voodoo?  Is it even possible in this sorry world?  Well, maybe it’s the only thing that IS possible to remain engaged, hopeful, and resilient in building a better world.  Join Margaret Rice Moir as she explores why we have no choice but to love. … Continue reading Note to Self:  Fall in Love

Hit By A Bus

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

Curiosity Welcome Here

Join Rev Jessica for a Question Box service where she will answer questions about her time with us. Bring your questions and a curious heart. If you are streaming online you can email them to Rev. Jessica in advance. revjessica@firstparishbrewster.org Split Plate Offering Emerald Hollow Therapeutic Riding Program If you are not able to join us … Continue reading Curiosity Welcome Here

The Practice of Solidarity; An Invitation to Be Fully Human

UU Mass Action is a Massachusetts-based non-profit to engage UUs in action for state level justice. Claire Karl will speak to their mission of solidarity and what it means to show up as an ally, specifically in their campaigns for Indigenous Justice, Immigrant Justice, Climate and Environmental Justice, and Ending Solitary Confinement. Split Plate OfferingUU … Continue reading The Practice of Solidarity; An Invitation to Be Fully Human