We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Masks are not required for in-person attendance, but anyone is welcome to wear one. Our Buddhist friends tell us that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Could the same be said … Continue reading Our Next Service
Our faith tradition has early Universalist roots and history beginning with Christian theologian Origen of Alexandria in the first century (c.185-250) with an astonishing 2,000 individual written works, English mystic Jane Leade in the 1600’s, John Murray considered the “Father of Universalism” and more. Knowing our history is vital and lives on in us today. … Continue reading Sunday, September 27th – Exploring Our Universalist Legacy, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield
September 21st is the 45th International Day of Peace. This year’s Day honors the ‘everyday architects of peace’ – people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up. Debra Zagaeski and June Cerveny will offer some reflections on Peace. Click here shortly before 10 AM to … Continue reading Sunday, September 20th – Celebrating the International Day of Peace
We gather as an All Souls congregation each September to hold our Water Ceremony and share our stories. Let us Bring water from a place you may have visited, a stream, lake or ocean, or from your own dear tap of fresh water. What experiences, losses, change, challenges, new insights have these summer months offered … Continue reading Sunday, September 13th – Welcome Home! Our Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony – Sharing our Stories, Honoring our Community.
Our share the plate recipient for September is the Windham County Humane Society. This Sunday service will be led by Liz Moore with a guest speaker from the Humane Society, who will bring us their news. Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom. In the unlikely event you … Continue reading Sunday, September 6th – All Creatures Great, Small, Feathered, Furry and Scaly
Does the Universe have a sense of humor? If so, why? What makes something funny? Does all work and no play make Jack a dull boy? What is the difference between serious and sincere? What are some of your favorite jokes and why? Daniel Kasnitz advises that whatever you do, don’t think about an elephant. … Continue reading Sunday, August 30th – The Serious Business of Levity
20-year member Marianne Rigatti and Worship Associate Christina Gibbons will lead a service about the Iowa Sisterhood. Beginning in 1875, these dedicated, daring women defied societal mores and religious tradition to preach a gospel of social change. Championing women’s suffrage, prison reform, free education and interfaith alliances, these midwestern ministers refused to sit quietly in … Continue reading Sunday, August 23rd – The Simple Fearless Saying of What One Means.
A service of mirth and merriment inspired by the UU Hysterical Society (Yes, it really exists.) Serious times call for serious measures, but not only serious measures. Laughter and joy are not fancy china to be hauled out only for celebrations. They are for all of the times. And in times like these, they are … Continue reading Sunday, August 16th – The Joke’s on You (UU?)
Join us as we honor the experiences of people who have traveled the cancer journey or who have cared for others going through this challenge. We will follow the rainbow of healing together through story and song. **There will be an Artist Reception for the Follow the Rainbow Artist Exhibit following the service from 1 … Continue reading Sunday, August 9th – Follow the Rainbow…! led by Kay Curtis and Rev. Telos Whitfield.
Today’s theme will be gratitude and how it can keep us healthy. We’ll look at it through both a science lens and a spiritual one. The service will be led by Cheryl Christophe and Liz Moore. Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom. In the unlikely event you … Continue reading Sunday, August 2nd – Collections Of Gratitude.
