Reflections by Ethan Stark and Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
Our annual winter solstice celebration will take place at 4:00 pm so that we can take part in gathering the last of the light before the longest night, and spend our time kindling and guarding the light and basking in the warm glow of each other’s company as we look forward to the joyful return of the sun.
Reflection by Scott Peeples
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
As we enter this season of light, we will spend two Sundays learning about, and contemplating, our Unitarian Universalist sacred symbol– the flaming chalice. This Sunday we will focus on the symbolism of the cup and the flame, hear the story of an ancient heretic who might have inspired the design, and contemplate what message the flaming chalice offers us today.
Reflection by Mark Marnocha
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
As we enter this season of light, we will spend two Sundays learning about, and contemplating, our Unitarian Universalist sacred symbol– the flaming chalice. This Sunday we’ll focus on its history as a symbol of safety and freedom, while also considering the ancient Jewish story of Hanukkah.
Reflection by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
What do those little stick-on googley eyes have to do with our first Unitarian Universalist principle? Listen and find out!
Reflection by Cindy Darling
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
Sometimes masks protect us, sometimes they hide us away. Masks can be fun, and sometimes they can be monstrous. Join us for an all-ages journey into the power of masks.
Reflection by Beth Belmore
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
Ghosts are said to be the product of unfinished business in life. What unfinished business, plans, or relationships do you need to tend to now, to avoid the risk of haunting later?
Reflection by Alex Frantz
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
In this, our third week of Monster Month, we’ll explore the ways our society makes monsters of things we don’t understand. How can misunderstanding lead to monstrous outcomes?
Reflection by Mark Marnocha
Sermon by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
Monsters have captured the imagination of humanity from the beginning of time. How is it that many people are still convinced there is a sea monster in Loch Ness (or Lake Champlain, Vermont for that matter) or a beast roaming the forests of the northwest United States? How do certain ideas take hold, and when are they dangerous and not just fun? This will be the kickoff of our five-Sunday Monster Month — join us!
Reflections by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister, and Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
The first service of each program year, in mid-September, is called our “ingathering” service where we re-gather after perhaps some sporadic time during the summer. This year, ingathering means the same, but so much more! This will be our first service since March 2020 when we will be able to gather in-person in our sanctuary, while still welcoming people from home on Zoom. Bring water from your home, neighborhood, local body of water, or your travels, to mingle together in this very special Mingling of the Waters ingathering service.
Reflections by Jaclyn Kottman Hittner, Rev Christina Leone-Tracy, and Rev. Leah Ongiri
The Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the 10 Days of Awe between them just as we also prepare to launch our annual Fellowship theme of rediscovering. In this era of getting back to a new normal, the seasonal Jewish theme of beginning again is especially relevant for individuals and our gathered communities. Upon close examination, we might find that our separateness is an illusion that keeps us from truly moving forward together.
