“What is the most important thing you’ve told your kids to pack for their journey?” This question is posed by the Soul Matters authors among others for the March theme. I pass it on here for your reflection. If I could give my kids just one thing to pack it would be our Unitarian Universalist… Read More »
February 2019
Trust – commitment and love From “The Ten Best Ways to Build Trust” by Eric Barker • Act with discretion; keep a secret a secret. • Match words and deeds; set realistic expectations. • Communicate often and well for better understanding • Have a common vision and language; set boundaries • Don’t be afraid to… Read More »
It was the most wonderful time of the year…
I didn’t post in December, because things were busy! But we had the most wonderful holiday season at First Church Unitarian in Littleton. From “A Unitarian Universalist Appreciation of Hanukkah” (sermon here) to a whole church (multi-generational) “Festival of Lights”, a wonderful Solstice Celebration, and a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (homily here), it was a… Read More »
January 2019
Possibility: personal unfolding and prophetic vision Now the Work of Christmas Begins When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the… Read More »
Religious Education – December 2018
Mystery: The practice of embracing life with humility and awe. “The opposite of knowledge isn’t always ignorance. It can be wonder. Or mystery. Possibility. And in my life, I’ve found it’s the things I don’t know that have lifted me up and pushed me forwards, much more than the things I do know.” Pico Iyer… Read More »
A lifetime search…
I was raised as a Unitarian Universalist and by a father who had studied religion for many, many years. He had a B.D. (what would now be an M.Div.) from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and he was raised in the German Reform tradition (now part of the UCC). He thought he might be a minister in… Read More »
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. It is a day to remember the tragedy of senseless violence against our transgender neighbors and friends. The UUA has written a message today for this occasion, which you can read here. May we create a world where the inherent worth and dignity of… Read More »
Grateful for… Ukulele?
Today was our annual Thanksgiving Service with Cornbread and Cider Communion, led by our deacons. It was a treat, and great to see so many kids today! Later tonight we will participate in the Littleton Council of Churches Thanksgiving Interfaith Service. I’m looking forward to it! I’m feeling grateful for community today. I’m also feeling… Read More »
Sermons going up… and LCOC
I said I’d give a heads-up when we started adding my sermons. The process has begun, so check back at this page if you’re interested. I’m enjoying the Littleton Council of Churches very much. Recently, we held a Vigil for Peace and Civility (hosted at First Baptist Church on the Common, photo to the left).… Read More »
Can I just say… I love this congregation!
This photo was taken on August 1, 2018, when I began my time as the minister of First Church Unitarian in Littleton. I was as excited as I look. And you know what? I still am. I just love this congregation! The people here are warm and so engaged with the world and each other.… Read More »
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