For this fun, intergenerational service, everyone (young, old, and in-between) is invited to come dressed in your Halloween costume… if you dare! We will explore the foundations of Halloween, which grew out of Samhain, and morphed into All Saints & All Souls Day, and Dias De Los Muertos. This Sunday we will call up all … Continue reading All Souls Present & Past
As terrorism and war rage in Israel and Gaza, as Russia continues it’s siege across Ukraine, as political, social, and theological conflict tear at the fabric of society, we scream, we tremble, we grieve. Let us pause and look to the past to perhaps better understand our present. Bitter division is nothing new. This morning … Continue reading Out of the Flames
Within a world in which religious extremism captures headlines and heartstrings, we Unitarian Universalists persist in teaching that there are many paths to whatever it is that may be ultimate; that no one religion has a corner on “The Truth.” At the same time, there may be threads of wisdom that connect us all. Zoom … Continue reading Many Paths
This is the Sunday when our animal/fish/bird/reptile companions come to church to receive our blessings and thanks for the role they play in our lives. Please make sure that your pets are safe in their containers or appropriately controlled on leashes. This is an intergenerational service so there will be no religious education classes today. … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, where atonement and repentance are sought for any sins committed over the previous year. When we cause injury to those we love and even to those we have never met, how do we make right that which has been broken? Zoom access here. Order … Continue reading Forgive Me
This Sunday, Rev. Dave will share his impressions of our 2023 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly. This is a pivotal time in our faith’s journey where old patterns, privileges, and priorities are being challenged. The backlash from this transformation is both predictable and deeply challenging. Zoom access here. Order of Service and Announcements here.
Welcome back to church! On this the first regular service of the new church year, you are invited to bring water from a place you have traveled to this past summer. Whether your water is from the Nile River or your kitchen sink, come share your experience with us. There will be no religious exploration … Continue reading Ingathering: From Many Waters
As we celebrate Pride Month, come join us for this service where we honor LGBTQIA+ folks. During this service, we will hear testimonials from folks showing pride in their gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. For regardless of whom you love or how you identify, this is a congregation that welcomes all of who you … Continue reading Pride Sunday
Come join us for this special intergenerational service. We will hear the credo statements from our youth who just completed the Coming of Age program, supported by their mentors who have guided them along the way. This is a Sunday not to be missed! Zoom access here. Order of Service and Announcements here.
Join us for this worship service that will take place among the pines in the outdoor chapel at Ferry Beach in Saco, Maine, where many from the congregation will be on retreat. Please note that there will be no worship service at our meetinghouse in Medfield.
