I believe those who have lived gently must not be forgotten because to survive we need to return home to them. To thrive, though, we must go further. We need to pass on the stories of people whose lives go beyond the memories of this time and place; the gentle souls who have already lived … Continue reading Truth to Power
We embark on interims between ministries – to breathe deeply, to unpack, to remember the wonderful, and confront the pain, sometimes then to pack away, or let go, of ways that no longer serve us. Here’s the video of this week’s reflection and sermon.
Perhaps, you have thoughts like this: I know our former Interim Minister had to leave but she left right when I needed her. Who is this strange man in the pulpit? And, why doesn’t he do things the same way we’ve always done them? It makes me feel uncomfortable. What if our best years are … Continue reading Fielding Feathers or Dealing with Frustration
We start the church year proper this Sunday with the traditional Water Communion service . Please bring a small amount of water, either from a place of significance or from your tap, to contribute to our water ritual. This will be an intergenerational worship service. Worship Leader: Rev. Terry SweetserWorship Associate: Lucas Gonzalez Milliken
At its heart, Unitarian Universalism is a counter-cultural faith. In a world that increasingly encourages complacency, fear, and isolation, our faith demands action, vulnerability, and authentic connection. How can we nurture this faith and each other in ways that truly do upset the status-quo?
Myles will share how a few books he has recently read and a professional conference [https://library.osu.edu/ideal-19] he attended early in August have informed, challenged and fired him up about First Parish Dorchester’s diversity and justice mission. In this service, Myles will ask the congregation to consider how we might live our commitment to grow along … Continue reading Decentering Whiteness
Conventional wisdom claims that every preacher actually has only sermon which is repeated with variations throughout a career. Could be! This is mine.
Laura will discuss her experiences with Habitat for Humanity and what it is about those experiences that drives her to keep building. To see the full reflection, click here.
