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What we hold onto, What we let go
First conceived as a New Years service that ended up being postponed a couple of times; the topic has become more rich for me during that time, with the passing of my mother and the process of sifting through a lifetime of keepsakes. There are things we hold onto in this life. Physical possessions. Emotions/feelings. … Continue reading What we hold onto, What we let go
Planet Pluto: An Astronomy Tour
Led by Katie Hyland Download QR
Manipulating Our System: The Burrillville Power Plant
9:30am in Smith Hall: Led by Paul Rocelli Download QR
IndivisibleRI
One Service at 9:30 AM: IndivisibleRI is one of many Indivisible organizations around the country, founded in the aftermath of the Trump election, to fight against unjust policy initiatives such as the Muslim ban, doing away with an affordable health care system, and the loosening of environmental protection laws. Kamila Barzykowski, an area director for … Continue reading IndivisibleRI
Father’s Day
Two services at 9am and 11am in the sanctuary: I’ve heard it said that in this culture, we tend to look to fathers for protection, affection, and affirmation. What does fatherhood mean to you? Let’s take the opportunity of this Father’s Day to reflect on our own experience of fatherhood, even as we take time, … Continue reading Father’s Day
The Big Wish – Flower Communion
One Service at 9am in Smith Hall: As we approach summer, trees, plants and flowers are growing everywhere. And as we approach the end of our congregational year, we celebrate all the ways this community has supported the growth of its children. This Sunday we honor our bridging senior and appreciate all those who have invested … Continue reading The Big Wish – Flower Communion
Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Neale Donald Walsch once said that “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” I wonder whether this month’s theme of revelry – marvelous, joyful exuberance – begins there too. We spend so much of our energy making sure things are “okay” and that they’re “fine” and that we are “okay” and “fine” it … Continue reading Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Becoming Trauma Informed: A Spiritual Journey
One Service at 9:00am in the Sanctuary: Explore the impact that traumatic experiences have on the human spirit. Review the Adverse Childhood Experience research findings and explore how these experiences can change our health and the trajectory of our lives. We are spiritual beings on a human journey, and trauma, particularly childhood trauma, has a profound impact … Continue reading Becoming Trauma Informed: A Spiritual Journey
Inheriting the Earth
“The meek shall inherit the earth,” Jesus says. Although we are surrounded by messages that encourage us to keep up appearances, to look competent, and to be strong, Jesus’ words suggest that it is the meek, the humble, the vulnerable, who will “win” the big spiritual prize in life. As we dedicate our children this … Continue reading Inheriting the Earth