UU author John Taylor writes, “If there were no Advent, we would need to invent one.”  Even as we honor this season of darkness, we light candles of hope and begin the long wait for the return of the light.    

This congregation has had five ministers in its 23 years, only one of them identified as a ‘Settled Minister.’  What does it mean that a minister is ‘settled’?  And what happens when they become unsettled?  

Hannukah recalls the Maccabean revolt and God’s miraculous lighting of the temple.  While we’re scurrying about in December, let’s remember to take time to notice the miracle of the light.    

Bread Communion The process of making bread requires that dough be left alone to rise, then beaten and broken before being left to rise again – a loaf of bread needs to be kneaded in order to reach its full potential.              

In Rabindranath Tagore’s Crossing, the poet recalls that in his childhood, “faith in the marvelous bloomed anew each dawn.”  How can we keep that childlike ability to find joy in the world amidst the accumulating tragedies of living in a post-apocalyptic age?        

Veteran’s Day, UUCOV 23rd Birthday Turning 23 should be a time of excitement and reflection, whether you’re a young person or an older congregation.          

Halloween, Samhain, All Souls Samhain, the Celtic New Year, traditionally marks the beginning of the ‘dark half’ of the year, and the curtain thins between this world and Hamlet’s “undiscover’d country.” https://youtu.be/MaCuFNjb_aU

You may have heard it said, “He who asks a question risks being a fool for five minutes, but he who doesn’t ask risks being a fool forever.”  For this Sunday, the minister invites you to send him questions you’d like to be answered during the sermon portion of worship.  It’s a risky proposition in … Continue reading “Any Questions?”

Service at the Beach – Maxine Barritt Park Lots of us go to the beach to enjoy the sunset.  What do you think is beyond the horizon that’s visible to you that evening?