The Greek philosopher Archilochus once wrote: “The fox knows many things; the hedgehog knows one big thing.” This morning you will be invited to explore that great philosophical question: Are YOU a hedgehog or a fox? How do you find and create meaning in your life? How do you engage in the world of politics, … Continue reading Hedgehogs and Foxes
With terrible events happening in our nation and in our world every day, it would be so easy to submit to the siren call of despair. If we are to keep living with any degree of hope or joy, we must instead ask ourselves: To what or to whom do we really belong, heart and … Continue reading “Whose Are You?”
It’s an old Hasidic curse – or maybe an old Chinese curse. What does our Unitarian Universalism ask us to believe, say, and do – individually and as a community of faith – in response to the times we are living in, this summer? We will speak of fear, anger, love, hope, and active response … Continue reading May You Live In Interesting Times
Trees nurture our lives in countless ways. Trees are also metaphors for our lives, holding tight – sometimes – through hurricanes, and other times dancing in the sun. With shared music and with words of wisdom from poet Mary Oliver and Native American elders, a guided meditation by Carolyn Burns and a message from Rev. … Continue reading Roots and Branches, in Sunlight and Storm
BRING A FLOWER FOR FLOWER COMMUNIONReflections on Flower Communion, Mothers Day, and the news coming out of the US Supreme Court. During the first part of the service we will celebrate our beautiful annual Flower Communion ceremony with all ages together. Please bring a flower, if you can, to add to the community bouquets. We … Continue reading Blessed Be the Flower That Triumphs at Last
There are huge stones, heavy weights, in each of our lives that may well hold us down and entomb us in our own caves of despair. Nevertheless, this Easter morning, we will celebrate the ways that we are able to find courage and new life and – often with help – roll away the stones. … Continue reading Leaving Your Cave
“Hope is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul -And sings the tune without the words -And never stops – at all.” The poet Emily Dickinson’s words will be at the heart of this sermon and service, as we wonder, together: As our bodies age relentlessly, as politicians and pundits screech lies and … Continue reading Hope vs. Despair: Where Shall We Place Our Bets This Year?
When her uncle Mordecai spoke these words to Queen Esther, he was challenging her to use her voice and her power to save her people who were about to be destroyed by a tyrant. The Purim story, told of events 2,500 years ago, was celebrated this week by Jewish people around the world. It is … Continue reading It Was Just for Such a Time as This…
With Covid still abounding among us are you not feeling quite in the Mardi Gras spirit, this year? Are you wondering how you might overcome real health concerns and find some way to join in the spirit of the season? We are not the only people in history who have attempted to celebrate Carnival in … Continue reading When Chaos Reigns: Mardi Gras 2022
There are hard days and sleepless nights when, no matter all of our efforts, love feels elusive and unreal. These are the times when we sometimes discover that a greater Love might just slip in through the cracks in our lives. This Valentine’s Day service and sermon is for everyone who might just have had … Continue reading When Love Slips Through the Cracks
