I am quite sure that, like most children, I spent most of my earliest years living in a wonderful state of presence. In fact, watching my now 1 year old granddaughter live her life I am reminded how young children possess an incredible ability to not only be present in the moment but to allow … Continue reading The Myth of When-Then

March Share the Plate is The Gentle Farm. The Gentle Farm welcomes all visitors, including those living with dementia, those experiencing trauma, folks of all abilities, grandparents with their grandchildren, moms, dads, teens, toddlers, and everyone else. The farm is home to goats, chickens, rabbits, donkeys, and mini horses. Since opening in 2020, the Gentle … Continue reading March 2025 Share the Plate

When I ran support circles for metastatic cancer patients, we had a practice of affirming anyone who shared something challenging by simply saying together: We see you. We hear you. You are held. You are loved. Those affirmations helped the person to feel grounded enough to come a little bit more present to whatever difficult … Continue reading I Am Here

One of the key practices of repair we can all improve on is making clean apologies. Often when we’ve caused harm, even unintentionally, a rupture is created in our relationship with another person. In dominant culture it’s pretty common to just keep going and ignore those small ruptures. But if little harms keep piling up … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Apology

In a workshop I attended many years ago I was invited to write a letter to my former self. At the time it was a radical idea.  I had had my share of hardships in my short life and there had been many things that I had wished I would have done differently, but, I … Continue reading Minister’s Musings on Repair

Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels – the November Share the Plate Recipient Braver Angels is America’s largest and fastest-growing non-partisan organization, bringing liberals and conservatives together for real debate and braver conflict resolution. Their mission is to introduce citizens to the Braver Angels’ process of depolarization and civil discourse. The goal is not to … Continue reading November 2025 Share the Plate

Welcome Westminster RE Teachers and Other Volunteers With Youth! MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECKS & CODE OF ETHICS AGREEMENT If you are volunteering to work with Westminster children and youth in any capacity (including mentors, drivers, teachers, etc.) and have NOT filled out a Westminster Unitarian background check consent form in the past two years (or are unsure when you … Continue reading Religious Exploration & Education Materials

Westminster Unitarian Church uses the “Breeze” Church Management System as an online database. And, the Westminster community can access a variety of helpful tools by creating and logging in to Breeze To access Breeze, click the link at the top of the westminsteruu.org website:   The link will take you to a Breeze ‘Sign In” … Continue reading Westminster’s “Breeze” Church Management System

  WESTMINSTER UNITARIAN CHURCH CHECKLIST FOR USHERS WUC Usher Responsibilities (download as pdf) BE SURE TO ARRIVE 20-30 MINUTES EARLY TO PREPARE FOR THE SERVICE. BEFORE THE SERVICE: Bring collection bags, attendance sheets, Orders of Service (OOS), and flower book from the Reception desk in the Church Office to the Sanctuary.  The flower book is a … Continue reading WUC Usher Responsibilities

  Order of Service 12-24-2023 8:00 PM “Christmas Eve: Candlelight, Carols, and Lessons” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and Jeannette Bessinger Worship Partner:  Christine Ariel Readers: Kristin Lehoullier, Bob Walker and Deb Weaver Coffee Angels:  Jan and John Searles Ushers: Sandra Norris and Mort White Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian Choir Members: Tech Host:  Liz Cox (Roper) … Continue reading Order of Service – December 24, 2023