Following the Spring Equinox we look at the balance of light and dark. Drawing inspiration from nature we embrace the renewal of Spring, remembering that each act of trust and compassion helps bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice and closer to the harmony we seek.
Category Archives: Ministry
March 16 – Community – Rev. Jane Thickstun
RESCHEDULED FROM INCLEMENT WEATHER DATE IN FEBRUARY!! Americans are realizing more and more lately the value of community,as well as its loss in our mobile society. Is this value in conflict with the rugged individualism of our national character as well as our Unitarian heritage? How is community created? How can it transform us? WhatContinue reading “March 16 – Community – Rev. Jane Thickstun”
February 16 – Community
Led by Rev. Jane Thickstun Americans are realizing more and more lately the value of community, as well as its loss in our mobile society. Is this value in conflict with the rugged individualism of our national character as well as our Unitarian heritage? How is community created? How can it transform us? What canContinue reading “February 16 – Community”
The Gift of Presence: A Small Group Discussion
December 8th 2024 – 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall The Gift of Presence. What is it? How do you give it? How do you receive it? On Bodhi Day, when Buddha’s attained enlightenment, we offer an open invitation to a guided exploration how we give and get the gift of presence in a smallContinue reading “The Gift of Presence: A Small Group Discussion”
Lessons from Svalbard
On Reciprocity, Right Relationship and Repair November 24, by Rev. Leaf Seligman Rev. Leaf invites us to consider what it means to live in right relationship with the earth and all the beings that comprise earth. Indigenous worldview is rooted in our interconnectedness and reciprocity so this service brings in the voice of Joy Harjo, formerContinue reading “Lessons from Svalbard”
Religious Exploration for All Ages
November 10th; led by Julie Pera Julie will be leading a hands-on learning opportunity for all ages based on the monthly theme.
September 22 – Small Group Discussions
Chris Pera Chris will be facilitating small group discussions to help us reflect on the monthly theme and to feel more connected to each other.
September 15 – Storyteller Sunday
Norah Dooley Norah will be sharing her talents as a storyteller to inspire our thoughts, discussion, and action around the monthly theme.
May 19 – Spiritual But Not Religious – Rev. Jane Thickstun
“Spiritual but not religious” is a phrase we hear a lot lately. What exactly does it mean? Does it apply to Unitarian Universalists? Let’s explore together! Frederick Lucies is the pianist for this service.
December 31 – Reflect, Release & Resolve
Catherine Azora-Minda & Julie Pera Incorporating music, texts, and traditions from multiple sources, we will use our time together to honor both the light and the darkness that resides in each of us. On this last day of the calendar year, we will reflect on our accomplishments and our failures, identify and release the thingsContinue reading “December 31 – Reflect, Release & Resolve”
December 24 – Wonder, Magic, Amazement & Awe
Catherine Azora-Minda It’s a lot about the Winter Solstice and a little bit about Christmas. It’s all about the sense of hushed anticipation and great amazement that accompanies these holidays. If you have something small that symbolizes this season for you, please bring it to share on the altar. Arif Leininger will be playing andContinue reading “December 24 – Wonder, Magic, Amazement & Awe”
December 17 – The Battle for Christmas
Rev. Jane Thickstun We’ll take a look at the history of the Christmas holiday, how it has been celebrated (or not), especially by our Puritan forebears. Unitarians and Universalists have had a lot to do with how we celebrate the holiday today.
December 10 -Little Boxes
Rev. Leaf Seligman Malvina Reynolds’ song “Little Boxes” touches on Hanukkah, Advent, and breaking out of all the boxes we get slotted into culturally, politically, socially. The sermon invites us to consider stepping outside the box, coloring outside the lines, and seeing the world anew. Please note: there will be a talking circle with Rev. Leaf followingContinue reading “December 10 -Little Boxes”
Active Hope
November 26; 10am, Fellowship Hall. 66 Elm St., Gardner, MA 01440 Led by Rev. Jane Thickstun Our times confront us with realities that are painful to face, difficult to take in, and confusing to live with. Active hope is about finding, and offering, our best response to the crises in our world, including climate change,Continue reading “Active Hope”
Rev. Leaf Seligman
November 19; 10am, Fellowship Hall. 66 Elm St., Gardner, MA 01440 Rev. Leaf will offer a meditation on gratitude.
Covenant & Values: Justice
November 12; 10am. 66 Elm St., Gardner, MA 01440 Led by Boden Azora-Minda We continue our exploration of the proposed changes to Article II.
November Services
We’re here all month long, come join us! All are welcome. Our services are held on Sundays at 10 am in the downstairs fellowship hall, followed by coffee. November 5 – Building Community – Chris & Julie PeraEach member and friend of UUSG has acknowledged the importance of having a religious community just by showing up toContinue reading “November Services”
Building Community
November 5; 10am – 66 Elm St., Gardner, MA 01440 Led by Chris & Julie Pera Each member and friend of UUSG has acknowledged the importance of having a religious community just by showing up to participate, to serve, to contribute. Research tells us that people who have active religious involvement tend to have betterContinue reading “Building Community”
Fifth Sunday Road Trip
October 29; 9:00 – 1:00. Join UUSG as we visit a local UU congregation within 45 minutes of Gardner. We will carpool and leave UUSG at 9:00 and return between 12:30 – 1:00.
Season of Preparing
October 22; 10am Cheryl Jacques It’s important to prepare for lean times: to gather up what you have in abundance, preserve it, and store it up. Can we do that with our spiritual well-being, like we do with a garden harvest? What might your future self need, that you can prepare now?
Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner 