Matt Meyer, Guest Worship Leader Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister Our solar system moves in rhythms and cycles that are predictable. But somehow, our lives can feel more complicated to plan for than a thousand celestial bodies flying through space. What does the eclipse remind us about the way we circle each other in … Continue reading “Mingle the Starlight with Your Lives”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister Mary Beth McNulty, Worship Associate The story of Rabbity-ness returns to FUUSB, re-told to help us explore the questions that the Easter story raises: Does the empty tomb mean that Jesus has risen? Can we recognize what is right before our own eyes? Can we acknowledge that which cannot … Continue reading “All We Cannot See: A Multigenerational Easter Service”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister Betsy Ferries, Worship Associate The rise of authoritarianism and fascism abroad and at home requires us, as people of faith and people of conscience, to access fierce forms of love. With another presidential election cycle at hand, what might skillful resistance look like? Rev. Karen is in the pulpit. … Continue reading “A Fierce Form of Love: Resisting Fascism”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister Geoff Duke, Worship Associate It can be hard to explain what Unitarian Universalism is. Given our commitment to pluralism, our openness to and beyond a theistic explanation of reality, and our being non-dogmatic, there are those who would say that we aren’t even a religion. Rev. Karen throws out … Continue reading “A Compass, Not a Map”
James Stewart, Director of Music; Warren Baker, Worship Associate Have you ever been speechless? Have you ever gazed into the night sky, peered across a vast ocean or stood agape atop a mountain and found yourself overwhelmed by the beauty that surrounds and envelopes you? This Sunday, we’ll be sharing in a special service as … Continue reading “Expressions of Awe and Wonder”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Melinda Lee, Worship Associate Whether this congregation has ever been a tiny acorn could be up for debate. Yet, we are always in the process of touching and tapping our potential – of ever becoming a mighty oak! And not only a mighty oak for its own sake, but … Continue reading “Our Potential, Only Together: A Mighty Oak Home”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Betsy Ferries, Worship Associate With the quintessential-Vermont Town Meeting Day nearly upon us, we’ll hear some literary perspectives on Vermont, as well some reflections from relative newcomer, Rev. Karen. Agree or disagree with her; laugh or cry. Hone your own perspective on this place where we live and which … Continue reading “Making a Home: Reflections on Vermont Thus Far”
Worship Leaders: Judy Brook & Friends In celebration of Black History Month, our service will focus on works by African American poets. This lay-led service with the participation of multiple readers will include classic poems from well-known Black poets and poems from poets newer on the scene. Join us for worship at 10 a.m. in … Continue reading “Poetry That Calls Us to Rise: African American Poets & Their Work”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Mary Beth McNulty, Worship Associate What does it mean, as Unitarian Universalists, to have values of Justice & Equity (our Soul Matters theme for the month)? What is the difference between “equity” and “equality” in our day to day lives? In our congregational life? On the way to building … Continue reading “A Stacked Perspective: Unpacking the Boxes of Justice”
Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Warren Baker, Worship Associate Creating more than the sum of our parts means to come as we are, perfect in our imperfection. It means to come with the means we have, knowing that we cannot control the outcome, but must practice trust that it will be enough and more. … Continue reading “Forget Your Perfect Offering”
