The Friday lunchtime comparative religion group recently exclaimed, “We need to learn more about Confucianism!” Paul will discuss what a Boston Confucianism group can provide to such a conversation. Potluck Sunday, bring a dish to pass.
Sometimes it takes an outside perspective (like mine) to re-discover joy that is right in front of us. Sometimes folks (like me) don’t really know joy even though it’s bopping ’em on the head. Sometimes we (like me) need to talk about joy. I’m looking forward to talking about JOY with you! Potluck Sunday. Bring … Continue reading Joyful in the UP
Paul Mitchell will discuss the three stories that describe this point in the earth’s narrative: Business as Usual; The Great Unraveling; and The Great Turning. All three stories are true says Buddhist scholar, eco-philosopher, and long-time environmental activist, Joanna Macy. Her work challenges and invites us to put all our energies behind that third story, … Continue reading The Thought of Joanna Macy
An intergenerational service inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi and the advent of spring. Holi is a festival signifying the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. Weather permitting, we … Continue reading Celebration of Color
At a time when racial justice, environmental justice, and economic justice are seen as competing issues, Justice on Earth explores the ways in which the three are intertwined. Communities o the margins are invariably those most affected by climate disaster and environmental toxins. We are asked to recognize that our faith calls us to long-haul … Continue reading Justice on Earth
The Buddha said, “Thousands of candles can be lit from one, and the life of this master candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” As we look toward this year’s canvass, we recognize that each of us can be that single candle that lights many candles through our shared Fellowship. We … Continue reading Rekindling Our Flame. . . Continuing Our Legacy
From white privilege, to toxic masculinity to climate change we often devote Sundays to describing the world as it is and calling for a change to how it should be. Recognizing the need for change does not necessarily reveal a clear set of next steps for action. On this Sunday we’ll introduce how we can … Continue reading Meeting People Where They’re At
Recently the American Psychological Association released new guidelines for psychological practice with boys and men. What is toxic masculinity? What can we learn from this new guide? How do we connect this to our UU identity and possible actions?
Channing, Emerson and Parker—they’ve been called, “The Three Prophets of Religious Liberalism.” A sermon could understandably launch from with their well documented thought and look forward. With that in mind…we are going discuss the thoughts of a trio of UU ministers, Revs. Lindi Ramsden, Susan Frederick-Gray and Rebecca Parker. They might not yet be called … Continue reading Ramsden, Frederick-Gray & Parker
Paul Mitchell leads the service provided by Black Lives UU. Potluck meal to follow the service. All are welcome!
