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Prophetic Imagination and Social Justice: Reflections in Music and Poetry

An artistic, musical and meditative presentation of poetry with a social conscience and a prophetic edge. Spoken-word inspiration from historic and contemporary poets—both challenging and hopeful—interspersed with song and instrumental music on the violin, cello, piano, and Chinese stringed-instrument “erhu”. Cathy Clasper-Torch has been playing, teaching and performing music in RI and New England for more … Continue reading Prophetic Imagination and Social Justice: Reflections in Music and Poetry

Perseverance: Walking the Road of Grit and Grace

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  Perseverance is: persistence, sweat, effort, hard work. And it is also grit and grace. Perseverance is a word full of energy and longing, full of desire to create something great and important. What grit might you need, and what grace might you find, on your journey of perseverance? Let’s explore this question in this … Continue reading Perseverance: Walking the Road of Grit and Grace

Bridging the Divide

Two Services at 9am and 11am ― Led by Barbara Holtzman, MSW, LICSW

“In every moment…we choose to see others either as people like ourselves or as objects. They either count like we do or they don’t.”

― Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

Becoming Who You Are

Becoming Who You Are By Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Westminster Unitarian Church January 21, 2018   First Reading With goals, the future is always the focus: Are you going to reach the goal? Will you be happy when you do? What’s next? Setting intention, at least according to Buddhist teachings, is quite different than goal making. … Continue reading Becoming Who You Are

Things That Matter

Things That Matter By Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Westminster Unitarian Church January 14, 2018   First Reading A Prayer of Good Intention Dear Lord, So far I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I’m really glad about that. But in a few minutes, God, … Continue reading Things That Matter

I Resolve

Two Services at 9am and 11am – Led by Rev Bill Zelazny New Year’s resolutions are a long time tradition.  The ancient Babylonians and the Romans made promises to their gods at the start of each year and we continue this promise-making custom in modern times.   Bill will use this Sunday to look at this … Continue reading I Resolve

Fire Communion

One service at 9am – Led by Nancy Reed and Dan Aubin In this new year, let’s light a fire under ourselves and get into exploring our spiritual paths. How do we keep the spark alive to continue to kindle that flame of passion in igniting our spirit? Yes, all these fiery references are intentional … Continue reading Fire Communion