Summer is ending. Already the weather feels like autumn. Everywhere, all the time, things are ending. Our lives and the lives of those we love will end. Perhaps our world is ending. What shall we do? I propose that we explore how we could face endings, especially those that frighten us, with courage, equanimity, and … Continue reading Summer Lay-led Service: A Sense of an Ending
At Ferry Beach last week, the theme speaker spoke of being in an authentically loving space when one goes out into the world to do action. This was a wakeup call to me, because it’s been my m.o. to go out with facts and figures to change people’s minds. In this week’s lay-lead service, we’ll … Continue reading Summer Lay-led Service: Staying Compassionate in Troubled Times
Lay-lead services at First Parish will take place during the summer. This year’s theme is “Maintaining Hope in Troubled Times.” Our lay leaders will explore topics that will help us find and keep resilience through these very turbulent times we are facing.
