The Flower Communion is an annual celebration of beauty and diversity. In this ceremony, everyone attending brings a flower to be placed on the altar or in a shared vase. The flowers are redistributed after being blessed. Each person takes home a different flower than the one they brought. Bring a flower and join us! … Continue reading Flower Communion
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.
Guest minister Mark Richards will be with us on this Memorial Day weekend. The words “white supremacy” conjure up visions of shaved heads and tattooed necks. It’s no wonder that we white folks resist conversations where the term is applied. But if constructive conversations about eliminating racism in America are going to be had, we … Continue reading We Need To Talk
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
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
Sandra and Alex will focus on the music of Henry “Harry” Thacker Burleigh, composer, arranger, and vocalist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Burleigh (1866-1949), was the first to publish African American spirituals as mainstream concert pieces for solo voice and piano.
How do we live our faith in our lives? Wil Shapton and Rachel McDonald will share their insights. Join us as we share and explore new depths of life that are illuminated by our faith.
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
