Speaker: Rev. Shayna Appel

Rev. Shayna Appel began serving ASC as its contract minister in September 2016. Ordained in the United Church of Christ in 2006, Shayna’s ordination was recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association in 2014. She is currently serving at First Church in Jaffrey (NH) as well as here at ASC. Shayna generally preaches at ASC on the second and forth Sunday’s of each month, as well as Christmas and Easter.

Christmas Eve Service

Come celebrate at the edge of tradition, and mayhem, as we we offer ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’!  This story helps us learn to find the spirit of Christmas in the most unexpected places…and people!

“Dive!”

This Sunday we continue with our theme of the month; awe and wonder.  Two weeks ago we explored some of the surprising benefits of awe.  So, if awe and wonder are so great, why do some of us have such a hard time opening ourselves to it?  This Sunday we will explore what stops us … Continue reading “Dive!”

In Awe of Awe

Throughout the month of December we are exploring what it means to be a people of awe and wonder. Join us this Sunday as we explore how a change in perspective changes awe and wonder from an experience that makes us feel small to one that might invite us to feel connected. “In Awe of Awe” A Sermon Offered … Continue reading In Awe of Awe

“The Eyes Have It!”

(The driveway has been sanded and the service will happen as planned.) Continuing with this month’s theme of “Attention” and “Prayer,” we will look at both the inadvertent foci we are unconsciously drawn back to over and over again and the hope beyond this tired old pattern of living! The Eyes Have It! A Sermon … Continue reading “The Eyes Have It!”

“Focus!”

 This month we find ourselves at the intersection of “Attention” and “Prayer.”  This Sunday we will look at how each influences the other! Focus A Sermon Offered to All Souls Church; UU  November 10, 2019 Rev. Shayna Appel   Welcome & Announcements Chalice Lighting by Rev. Harold Babcock [adapted] As we light our chalice this … Continue reading “Focus!”

Belonging Here

“Belonging Here” follows up on a sermon offered two weeks ago in which we took a look at the internal (soul) and external (spirit) dimensions of belonging.  Building on that foundation, this Sunday we will explore what it means to belong here, at All Souls Church, or any church, or any other community, organization or workplace.  … Continue reading Belonging Here

Belonging in Spirit and Soul

In liberal religious traditions two kinds of spiritual integrity are practiced; one looking inward and  the other outward.  Each practice comes with its own demands and challenges, but they come together in places as well.  One of these intersections occurs in the space of belonging.  This Sunday we will explore the mystery of Belonging in … Continue reading Belonging in Spirit and Soul