Worship

Rev. Peter Connolly preaching As Unitarian Universalists, we are encouraged to embark on a search for our own sense of meaning and purpose.  How do we respond to the challenge, then, of maintaining a cohesive and effective religious tradition?

Norm Grenier preaching Have you been turning off the news lately?  Another war, another shooting, millions of incompressible votes, a raging climate, and so it goes on and on. The times we live in compel us to face the problem of evil. Can we make sense of all this? Special music will be provided by Patty Simon and Susan Hotchkiss.  Today’s presentation will be by Norm Grenier, longtime congregant and student of the psychology of Carl Jung.

Adrienne Williams presenting Today’s message is a personal testament to the a cappella, African American women’s ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock… and, particularly, to the group’s seminal freedom fighters, influences and shepherds, Drs. Bernice Johnson Reagon and Ysaye Maria Barnwell. For over forty years Sweet Honey’s music has served as elixir and spirit guide in times of struggle.  Let’s sing!  This morning we welcome Adrienne Williams to the pulpit.  Adrienne always looks forward to leading a service at our church, where she is a longtime member.  She is a retiree from the many fields of “education,” including child welfare, juvenile justice,

Rev. Peter Connolly preaching In 2023, our church looks forward to assessing our status as a religious institution in the community and planning for a future of growth and promise.  Today, we’ll begin a conversation based on church members’ thoughts and feelings, designed to move us forward in recognizing and establishing our sense of identity.

Rev. Peter Connolly preaching Not every job we hold in life will function as a vocation, but in whatever role we find ourselves, we can find some measure of meaning and purpose if we invest ourselves in it.