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The Tender Work of Darkness Celtic poet and philosopher John O’Donohue says it so well…. “Though you live and work in the light, you were conceived and shaped in darkness. Darkness is one of our closest companions. …… something within us knows the darkness more deeply than it knows the light.” In this darkest time … Continue reading Worship Sunday December 15, 2024
The Dance of Impermanence One of the core teachings in Buddhism is the idea of impermanence. Everything that rises eventually falls. Every being born eventually dies. Nothing is unchanging. While we intellectually know this is true, the real challenge we security, control-seeking humans face is how to live with this knowledge. This morning we look … Continue reading Worship Sunday, December 8, 2024
Knocking Things Over and Building Back Up Again What a time this is! Thanksgiving just ended and Christmas is coming right up. The rush of this year’s holiday season is happening in the aftermath of one of the most polarizing presidential elections in recent history. We are stretched to the extremes. How can we find … Continue reading Worship Sunday December 1st
New New New Sermon Reflections Conversation Sundays 11:20 – 12:10 in the Library This Sunday (and continuing each Sunday Rev. Deborah preaches), Join us for a facilitated conversation about the week’s sermon topic. Share your experiences and musings, and listen to others. Guest at Our Table Join us for this fun all ages service in … Continue reading Worship Sunday November 24, 2024
Let’s Talk About Gender Diversity This morning we are joined by two wonderful speakers from SpeakOUT Boston. Speak OUT is a community of speakers and volunteers working to create a world free of bias and prejudice by telling the truths of LGBTQ+ lives. Through personal storytelling and open dialogue, they strive to educate, challenge stereotypes, … Continue reading Worship Sunday November 17, 2024
Now What? Now that the presidential election has been decided and the will of the majority of voters has not aligned with what many of us had hoped for, the big question becomes: now what? How do we move forward from here? As a people dedicated to inclusion and kindness, how do we live our … Continue reading Worship Sunday, November 10, 2024
The Democratic Imperative We sit now in the midst of an election that is too close to call, where each side is convinced of the fallacies of the other, where misinformation and name calling seem to have somehow become acceptable. Many of us shake our heads at the state of our democracy and wonder, how … Continue reading Worship Sunday, November 3, 2024 View Video
The Democratic Imperative People seem to like the idea of democracy when their side wins. And yet it seems that the true value of democracy is not just about using our right to vote but is also about what we all do after the vote. No matter who wins on election day, democracy does not … Continue reading Worship Sunday November 3, 2024
Across the Veil: A Service of Remembrance You can view the service below. When someone we are close to dies, it can feel like a veil is lifted between worlds. They must cross; we can not. In many cultures, it is believed that there are times of the year when the veil is especially thin … Continue reading Worship Sunday October 27, 2024
Stewardship Sunday: A Year of Joyful Possibilities and New Beginnings As we continued to celebrate the joyful beginning of our journey together, we invited you to join us in asking: what new possibilities lay ahead? What is your dream for this congregation, and what part do you want to play in its creation? Beginnings are … Continue reading Worship Sunday October 20, 2024
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