May 2, 2021
This was “Monkey Sunday”! I talked about my two favorite mystical monkeys, Hanuman and Sun WuKong, and what we might learn from their stories.
March 28, 2021
I spoke about … one of my favorite bumper stickers? Yes, I did!
February 21, 2021
We hear “Beloved Community” a lot. What does it mean, really?
February 14, 2021
On February 14, 2021, with the Christian season of Lent approaching, we thought together about sacrifice. If you watch on YouTube, click on “Show more” to see the Order of Service.
January 3, 2021
It is a tradition of FCU to have a “Remembrance Sunday” on the first Sunday of the new year, remembering those we lost in the past year, as well as welcoming those who were born in the past year. We light candles to remember, and to welcome. The Deacons co-lead the service.
December 27, 2020
It is a tradition of FCU to have a “Potpourri Service” the Sunday after Christmas, led by our Deacons. It is a casual service where participants have a chance to share a favorite reading or something they’ve written, or a story.
December 24, 2020
On December 24, 2020, we had a virtual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on the Zoom platform. If you watch on YouTube, click on “show more” to see the Order of Service.
December 13, 2020
The online-only, live service on December 13 was “Hanukkah Light”. If you watch on Youtube, click “Show More” to see the Order of Service.
November 22, 2020
On November 22, 2020, our virtual service featured our traditional Cornbread Communion, led by our Deacons. My homily was “Giving Thanks in All Things”. We also had virtual greetings from FCU members and friends far and wide. If you watch on YouTube, click on “Show More” to see the Order of Service.
April 9, 2020
First Church Unitarian in Littleton, Massachusetts, had a virtual Maundy Thursday Service (with Tenebrae) using the Zoom platform. This video begins with an original piece of music by FCU’s Music Director, Molly Lozeau (“Starlight Song” (c) 2020 Molly Lozeau). I light the chalice and welcome all. FCU Deacons Lynn Courtney, Andy Leyenaar, and Cindy Malley lead communion and much of the service, as is the FCU tradition.