In Unitarian Universalism talk about living our values grounded in love. Most often we focus that living outwardly: how we move in the world, our justice work, our relationships. Today we turn our focus inward, to the work of listening to self as an act of love. We practice the work of listening to self, … Continue reading Listening Within
…These are words of difficult honesty were said by volunteers to migrant families here in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healy changed family shelter policies, resulting in dozens of families with young children sleeping outdoors. This Sunday, we explore this policy, the impact of nation-wide jokes repeating centuries-old racist tropes, the impact here in our community, … Continue reading I Cannot Promise You Safety…
At our annual meeting in May, we voted to affirm our congregational covenant. At our UUA General Assembly in June, our delegates adopted a set of values that help us articulate what is important to Unitarian Universalists in the 21st century. This Sunday, we’ll look back at the history of covenants in our faith and … Continue reading IT MATTERS HOW WE ARE
Welcome back, Church! As we gather for the first Sunday of this church year, we celebrate our annual Water Ceremony. Bring a small amount of water with you to add to our communal vessel and come engage in this ritual-centered service of reflection, celebration, and community.
The scheduled Interfaith Service to be held on August 11 did not come together. Please join Rev. Elizabeth for this Sunday’s Service at the Danes Beach location.
In our final regular church service of this year, we celebrate our annual Flower Ceremony! This ritual began 101 years ago when Rev. Norbert Čapek created it for his congregation in Czechoslovakia as a representation of the beauty of the individuals of his congregation gathered in community. Bring a flower to build our congregational bouquet. … Continue reading WILD AND CULTIVATED
Happy Pride! Join us for this service as we journey through texts old and new, exploring our queer roots and wings. We’ll hear from some familiar and some lesser-known voices as we reflect on and celebrate our ancestors and elders. And, together, we’ll look toward the work that is ours now as we continue to … Continue reading PRIDE: Our Roots & Our Wings
Each Sunday we say “welcome into this place where who you are, and what you bring, make our community thrive.” Join us as we celebrate the people of our congregation! What’s in this service? A child dedication, celebration of personal, educational, and professional milestones, our new member ceremony, and an opportunity to look back on … Continue reading COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUNDAY
Faith Formation happens through every aspect of congregational life – from attending worship services to performing social justice work to building connections with other congregants to engaging in religious education. This service will honor and celebrate the ways our individual faith journeys are enriched and encouraged by one another.
As we explore our final value in our Article II series, we look at the ways pluralism shows up in our Unitarian Universalist faith. From embracing a diversity of theologies, to thinking about accessibility and multiple cultural frameworks, our faith at its best centers pluralism as a strength that fosters collaboration and learning. We’ll consider … Continue reading THE BREADTH OF OUR EXPERIENCE
