On March 10, 2019, I was installed as the 28th settled minister of FCU since its founding in 1714. It was an incredible and joyful day! There is a video here if you’d like to see for yourself. The Rev. John Gibbons preached (“Getting the Hell out of Paradise”), and there were other wonderful speakers… Read More »
Installation coming!
I’m very excited for my upcoming installation as the 28th settled minister of First Church Unitarian in Littleton, Massachusetts! It will be March 10th at 3:00 p.m. There will be wonderful music and some amazing ministers and other colleagues sharing their thoughts. There will be delicious food and awesome DJ music afterwards, too. It’s less… 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 »
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 »
My “other” blog… and Yes on 3!
I can’t believe I’m three months into my settled ministry at First Church Unitarian, Littleton. It is so great to be here! I have a blog on this church website — you’re looking at it! I will mostly post here about FCU-specific things. I do have my own “private” blog, which you are welcome to… Read More »
Women’s March in Washington
From Your Interim Minister, I haven’t done much blogging of late, but did want to get out a note here following the Women’s March in Washington, DC last Saturday. As many of you know, several members and friends (eight, including yours truly) of FCU made the trip on a bus—one of two—chartered via the UU… Read More »