The Healthy Congregation Team and Rev. Susan Milnor From the very beginning ours has been a covenantal faith more than a creedal one. On this Sunday, when we honor the covenants of our congregation, we will reflect on why living in covenant is so important when you live without doctrine in a “free faith.” Can … Continue reading “Covenant Sunday: Free Together”
With the recent death of poet Mary Oliver, whose work touched deep veins among Unitarian Universalists, mid-winter is the perfect time to stop and appreciate the grace offered in her poetry. Running throughout it is a deep trust of the universe and a profound acceptance of the rhythms of life. The Adult Choir will sing … Continue reading “Her One Wild and Precious Life”
Hafiz wrote, “Out/of a great need/We are all holding hands/and climbing…” We think and speak often about trusting people in relationships, workplaces, and communities. But we speak less often about what we entrust to them. What happens when you put your life in the hands of other people? Practicing “habits of the heart” in spiritual … Continue reading “Belaying”
Racial Justice Team and The Campbell Family Study Group of the UU Church of Nashua Our guests will present a program they have developed and shared with other congregations. It lifts up the history of the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell and his sister Marguerite Campbell, mid-century Universalists of color in Nashua. The struggles and courage of their … Continue reading “Centering Black Unitarian Universalism: Honoring Rev. Jeffrey Campbell and Marguerite Campbell”
We are sorry to announce that services for Sunday, January 20th have been cancelled due to inclement weather. This weekend is the time the nation honors the birth and, of course, the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. It’s important to reflect on what honoring the legacy of King calls for from us. The key is … Continue reading “The Roll of Justice”
Many people today identify as “spiritual but not religious.” This suggests a sense of individual spiritual exploration separate from community. Yet, as members of a congregation, we have not abandoned the value of accompanying each other on our individual spiritual journeys. When we gather as a congregation, we affirm the power and possibility of community in our spiritual … Continue reading “Forming Each Other”
Much of what is possible – as individuals or in relationships and communities – is possible because of appreciation. How does appreciation change our lives, and is it more than just saying thank you? To me, appreciation is one of the most important spiritual disciplines.
To mark the end of 2018 and to usher in 2019, we will gather together to create a shared sacred space. With song, meditations, and an end-of-year ritual, we will practice finding stillness, cultivating connectedness, and deeply listening for guidance in the coming year. Similar to our end-of-the-year service last year, this service will be … Continue reading “Together in Sacred Space”
The Christian season of Advent is a time of waiting and reflection before the arrival of the Christmas holiday. Many Unitarian Universalists do not observe Advent but perhaps there is something to be gained in the spiritual practice of waiting, especially amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Intentionally resting in the stillness … Continue reading “Mystery in Waiting”
Running beneath most winter holidays is the recognition of light and dark and the Earth’s movement. The longest night, the return of light – this rhythm affects us deeply, and many cultures celebrate the turning point with story, song, and ritual. Join us for a multigenerational Winter Solstice Service.
