Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon written by Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Interim Minister, First Parish Brewster (MA) Unitarian Universalist “The Stories We Tell Ourselves“ Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Gary Smart, Accompanist First Coast Flute Choir, Guest Musicians “We are usually much harsher narrators of our own stories than others are when they tell our stories… Now … Continue reading The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Elizabeth DeCoux presents a sermon written by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Minister, UU Fellowship of Santa Cruz County (CA) “Judgement-Free Zone” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Timothy Edwards, Violin, Guest Musician So that’s the first practice. You don’t know the whole story. Get curious. Once you know more, chances are, you will find … Continue reading Judgement-Free Zone

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “Come, Sing a Song With Me” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist Paula and Bill Prince, Guest Musicians Many Unitarian Universalists have a special affection for the hymn, “Come, Sing a Song with Me.” This sermon invites us to hear, and perhaps to join in, a new song of community, … Continue reading Come, Sing a Song With Me

Elizabeth DeCoux “Honoring the Spiritual Lives of Animals” Alyssa Halliday, Worship Leader Hannalora Chapple, Youth Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Scientists, philosophers, and theologians have observed in recent years that animals have spiritual experiences, including worship, very much in the Unitarian Universalist sense of holding up what is worthy. Whether the animals are family members, … Continue reading Honoring the Spiritual Lives of Animals

10/14/2022 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. live on the Church grounds! Blessing of the Animals Please join us outside the church at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, for the Blessing of the Animals. The blessing is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi in recognition of the spiritual nature of animals and … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “You’re Needed at the Peace Talks” Kris Kines, Worship Leader Eileen Morrison, Accompanist Mike Ludwick, Guitar and Vocals, Special Music There’s a dangerous, protracted war being waged, and it’s closer to home than you think. Casualties and collateral damage are extensive. An opportunity has arisen to end the war, and the one … Continue reading You’re Needed at the Peace Talks

Elizabeth DeCoux presents “Surprised by Joy: Exploring the Article 2 Draft” Donna Zimmerman, Worship leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist and Special Music In October, the Article 2 Study Commission of the UUA published a Draft of its proposed revisions to the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism. The Draft differs from what most people expected, and an … Continue reading Surprised by Joy: Exploring the Article 2 Draft

Elizabeth DeCoux “We Need Courage Now” Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader Sydney Crisp, Accompanist Caitlin Regan, special music, vocals October is LGBTQ History Month. Our Soul Matters theme for October is courage. Both Aristotle and Winston Churchill spoke of courage as the first virtue, because it makes all the other virtues possible. The sermon will explore … Continue reading We Need Courage Now