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”
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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”
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”
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 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.
Indigenous People’s Day
October 8; 10am Rev. Jane Thickstun There is a movement to rename the holiday we know as Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. In this spirit, let’s look at the issues Native Americans face and how we can help to heal all the harm our European invasion has done.
The Grace of Stones
October 1 Rev. Leaf Seligman, Guest Minister We are pleased to welcome Rev. Leaf back to our pulpit this year. In this service, she invites us to engage more with grace which she defines as spiritual generosity without forethought of merit.
Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner 