What is it about a story that captures us? Storytelling is as ancient as people are and continues to nourish and enlighten us. Story enhances our theological and philosophical reflections, increases empathy, and diminishes the distance between us in a moment. We’ll consider how all that happens.
It’s an old tradition for Unitarian Universalist ministers to offer a sermon just before an election to urge participation in the democratic process and to consider our unique perspective as it relates to the times. We’ll consider our voice and our witness and cheer on our participation.
This year again we gather to remember our beloved dead. All ages are invited to bring along a token or memento of someone who has died (a photo, a piece of jewelry, a letter). We’ll pause to share with each other and to express our gratitude and love.
A line from William Stafford’s “A Ritual To Read To Each Other” invites us into connection. What does it mean to be a Community of healing?
It’s the year 5777, and our siblings in the Jewish community have just days ago completed the High Holy Days, a time for repentance and forgiveness. We pause to consider this deep work and to have opportunity for a brief ritual of healing.
A colleague once told me that she mistrusted nouns. They purport to tell you something, but they hide all manner of other things. Nouns lead us astray by suggesting that we’ve learned something by a simple naming. But there’s very little that’s simple in our lives. We explore complexity and the stories we tell.
Our ministerial intern, Matt Aspin, and Linda will share the pulpit as we begin a two year journey of learning and teaching. Come learn about our opportunities to grow together!
Two years ago, we began a Developmental Ministry with the goals of transforming TUUC. As we enter the last year of our contract, we revisit Linda’s suggestions of the tools that we use. Don’t forget your sunglasses.
Emily Dickinson leads us into a reflection on the outcome of love.
We’re stronger together. And stronger still when we connect deeply with one another. Our reason for gathering as a community isn’t to be together, though. It’s to make a difference in the world. Let’s consider what that might be.
