In this month where we will explore what it means to be a people of attention – when’s the last time you noticed who you were eating dinner with? – when’s the last time you noticed what you were eating? I mean really noticed. Starting your dinner with a short meditation or prayer is something that some people … Continue reading Attention At the Table- From the Desk of Your Director of Religious Eductaion
When I breathe in, I’ll breathe in peace. When I breathe out, I’ll breathe out love. Breathe in, Breathe out, Breathe in, Breathe out Sarah Dan Jones I’ve written about the hymn #1009 before and this month geared towards asking ‘what does it mean to be a people of attention?’ is calling me to write about “Meditation … Continue reading Pay Attention To Your Breathing- A note from your Director of Music
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The meeting follows immediately after worship. Be part of choosing the next special plate collection recipients, deciding on whether to fly a rainbow flag outside our building, and a critical vote in our democratic growth process toward Shared Governance. And don’t forget to sign up for one of the four Town Halls leading up to … Continue reading Mark your calendars: Dec. 8 congregational meeting with a critical vote in our democratic growth process
What Does It Mean To Be a People of Belonging There are invisible lines connecting everything together, and I am particularly fond of the one that connects me to you. ~ Gabriel Andreasm, “Heart Lines” (StoryPeople) Which invisible lines are you particularly fond of? To whom or what are you most deeply connected? To whom … Continue reading October’s theme: Belonging
November 2019 – Lingering in nature is a sure way to be grasped. At least it is for me. The change of season this Autumn offers a particular opportunity to give my full attention–to give myself over to the beauty and mystery of it all…
General Assembly 2020 is being held in Providence, RI, June 24-28. Members and youth are encouraged to attend. Anyone may attend. Our congregation will also have 4 assigned delegates, who will be authorized to vote on business matters and whose registration will be funded by the Orts UU Scholarship Fund. You can learn more about GA here: https://www.uua.org/ga. … Continue reading General Assembly 2020
