The year was 1970. Richard Nixon was in the White House, Simon and Garfunkel was on the radio, Archie Bunker was on the television, and I was in kindergarten… but let’s not fixate on that, shall we? The United States was embroiled – fighting over a controversial war, grappling with the effects of various human … Continue reading For the Beauty of the Earth – Sermon Text
Reading – Mark 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus’ body. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to … Continue reading O Day of Light and Gladness – Sermon Text
A time of deepening, contemplation, and communion – in the Parish Hall at Holy Trinity
We will gather on the grounds of the church for a short ritual to welcome spring and offer our gratitude for the earth and the renewal of the year.
One of the English language’s most famous poems about loss is “Remember” by Christina Rosetti; the sonnet’s final couplet reads Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. I for one would rather forget that my father died suddenly at age 60 and remember that try as … Continue reading What Is Remembered, Lives – Sermon Text
Do you have questions about Unitarian Universalism, theology, history, scriptures, or religion? Bring them to the service, where Pastor Kimberley will offer her perspectives on your burning questions. While there is no sermon text due to this being extemporaneous, you can still ask questions! Pastor Kimberley will do her best to provide an answer.
Love is a way of life. It should be how we make our way in the world. And truth be told, we should be preaching love EVERY Sunday. I think at our best, those who are fortunate enough to fill Unitarian Universalist pulpits each week are preaching love every Sunday. But sometimes we need to … Continue reading Share the Love – Sermon Text
Due to the blizzard, this service is canceled. Stay safe! Breaking Through: One of the joys of being part of an association of congregations is that we get to learn from others. In this service, we’ll look at things we can learn from our Breakthrough Congregations.
When we think of turning over a new leaf, we think essentially of making a change, right? It’s about flipping the page of a book – turning a new leaf to a blank page where we can write our new story… and we think we can be something or someone new. What we forget is … Continue reading A New Leaf – Sermon Text
The homily: When I was a kid, along with A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the tv lineup would include the movie The Greatest Story Ever Told. It wasn’t my favorite of these sweeping Hollywood Bible epics – I much preferred the big arms of Charlton Heston in the … Continue reading Christmas in Story and Song: A Candlelight Service – Homily Text
