When Rev. Carlton E. Smith was last in our pulpit just over a year ago, it was in the midst of our building dedication. That Sunday morning, he spoke of understanding the assignment, meaning, as he said then, “being able to accomplish a task skillfully and prophetically, even though there are tensions between ways of … Continue reading Generosity: What’s the Assignment Now?
The Art of Grieving: No one gets through life without loss and grief. There is no right way to grieve, it is as unique as each individual. And yet, there are tools to support one through grief. Rituals, like our annual day of remembrance is one. And so are other art forms. In this service … Continue reading Day of Remembrance
Led by Kelly LoGiudice, Carolyn Elliott and Karin Griglak Samhain: Celebrating the Harvest and The Dark: Come celebrate the bounty of the harvest at our Samhain service. This Pagan festival that marks the change of season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Come embody autumn and its gifts and honor the … Continue reading Samhain: Celebrating the Harvest and The Dark
Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, Paolo Sparti and Tad Koriath We are drawing closer to the time when many traditions honor their ancestors. Truly, each of us has people from our past to honor for the very gift of life. Many led noble lives full of immeasureable acts of love. At the same time, none … Continue reading When Heritage Hurts
Whether you identify as LGBTQIA2s+ or an ally, celebrating National Coming Out Day reminds us all of the ongoing struggles LGBTQIA2s+ people face just for being themselves. Sharing our stories can offer hope, solidarity, and reassurance when parts of our country remain an unwelcoming environment. Let’s take time to celebrate our joy and pride. Led … Continue reading Celebrating Coming Out Day
This Sunday, we look at our history of change. As part of the liberal religious movement, Unitarian Universalists welcome change as a part of the fabric of life. Our congregation also has a history of courageously embracing change. In this service, Shanti Samani will offer Buddhist perspectives on change, and long-time members of the Fellowship … Continue reading Heritage and Change
We begin the month’s theme of “Heritage” with a look back at the historic connection between Unitarianism and Judaism and the Jewish celebratory festival of Sukkot. Rev. Lydia and Service Associate Larry Laverdure will be joined by Rabbi Sarah Gershuny, a local Rabbi and Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess). Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, Rabbi Sarah Gershuny, … Continue reading Sukkot: Heritage and Harvest
On the eve of Yom Kippur, we honor that tradition, but also propose an addition to the Unitarian Universalist Holy Days with the story of John Murray, who brought us his belief in universal salvation and providential divine love. Led by Clare-Marie Wall and Meri Gibb Zoom Service Recording
This service will tenderly explore the plague of gun violence in this country. From mass shootings to domestic violence, accidental gun deaths and suicides, unsafe and violent use of guns play an extraordinarily large role in unexpected deaths in our nation. Our recently formed Guns to Garden Tools Team is helping us move from ‘thoughts … Continue reading Guns to Garden Tools: From Despair to Hope.
Merging the Waters Sunday is coming! On Sunday, September 10, we’ll gather together for the Annual Water Ceremony. Bring water that represents something meaningful from your summer. In the ‘merging of our waters’ we’ll celebrate our community coming back together. Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry and Janet Meyer, President of the Board. Zoom Service Recording
