Why Are We Here?
There are as many answers to this question as there are people in our Fellowship. We’ll consider perhaps the most important reason. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the readings and sermon.
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Courageous Living
The root of the word ‘courage’ is the French word ‘coeur’ or heart. What does it mean to live with love at the center? Click here to view the service. Click here to read the readings and sermon.
Navigating the Soul of Human Nature and the Natural World
The natural world is a wise teacher in helping us cultivate a more soulful nature within. But how can we hear this still, small voice in our noisy culture? It requires a spiritual practice of listening attentively to nature guided by its own ecological wisdom. In the words of John O’Donahue, “May we learn to … Continue reading Navigating the Soul of Human Nature and the Natural World
Democracy Matters
It’s an old New England tradition to have a service that focuses on elections at the beginning of November. We’ll consider what it means to participate in our wider democracy, and why it matters now. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the readings and sermon.
What Is Church?
Is church a building, a place, or a state of mind? What does Beloved Community mean? What does it take to make church a Beloved Community? How does the mission of church support Beloved Community? Is church a source of entertainment, education, inspiration or is it something you build? How do you connect to church … Continue reading What Is Church?
Since What We Choose is What We Are
A short story by Kevin Brockmeir suggests that life is a bit like a Rube Goldberg machine. But as the story plays out, the reader gets to make some choices. We’ll see where we get to go following along with it. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
The Miracle of John Murray
The origin story of Universalism in the US starts with the arrival of John Murray in the United States in the late 18th century. What was the miracle that made it possible for us to claim that heritage today? Click here to view the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
Risking Transformation
There is a loneliness that comes from hiding our true selves and keeping silent about what we need. By risking speaking our truth with persons we can trust, there is the possibility of connection, which can break down the barriers of isolation, leaving room for the freedom and beauty of transformation. This is a vision … Continue reading Risking Transformation
Turn to Wonder
When the going gets tough, we’re told that the tough get going. What if instead we turn to wonder. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the reading and sermon.
Pencils and Erasers
Revisions are a part of life. Come along to learn what Joseph Priestley and Henry David Thoreau have to do with making changes. Click here to view the service. Click here to read the readings and sermon.