Guest Speaker–Rev. Daniel Lawlor

Stephen writes, “In my 20 years in Boston, I supervised 19 ministerial interns–none more talented and kind than Daniel. He’s currently serving as contract minister at Croton on the Hudson, NY and until recently, co-chair of the UUA Climate Justice staff position. I look forward to welcoming him to our pulpit.”

“Rituals of Hope in Hard Times”

This Sunday, let’s consider the rituals- the habits- of hope that anchor us. The congregational year of many Unitarian Universalist congregations are anchored by Water & Flower Ceremonies, Chalice Lightings, and time of reflection. Each of our sacred rituals was a loving response to a particular moment of hardship and crisis. What might this aching … Continue reading “Rituals of Hope in Hard Times”

“Passion” – Easter Sunday Spring Celebration- including Children’s Egg Hunt

I grew up hearing about the “Passion Story,” which is a Latin word denoting suffering (which means ‘Compassion’ is ‘suffering alongside or with”). One can never dismiss the power of pain in living existence, but obviously there is another meaning to Passion–which is the surging emotion of love, allowing transcendence over pain. This Sunday is a day … Continue reading “Passion” – Easter Sunday Spring Celebration- including Children’s Egg Hunt