Many things would be a lot easier if we lived in the Star Trek universe. You see, in the Star Trek universe, it is important to be able to communicate with sentient beings from other planets and galaxies – in English, of course – and thus, Gene Roddenberry created a universe where everyone is implanted … Continue reading Singing About God: The Transcendent – Sermon Text
Time for All Ages “Seven Spools of Thread” by Angela Shelf Medearis Sermon The brothers in our story made some big assumptions. They each assumed they would inherit, and that there was no way to work together. And until they let go of their assumptions, they were willing to commit what we might call the … Continue reading The Sin of Certainty – Sermon Text
I know I am not alone in wishing this could be a simpler time, a time when yes, we saw where racism, homophobia, misogyny, and greed were harming others but where we also knew the ground we were standing on was firm. I know I am not alone in wishing for time to contemplate the … Continue reading At Sixes and Sevens – Sermon Text
A Time for All Ages “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Hans Christian Andersen Reading “What to Tell the Children” by Rachel Kahn Sermon The title of this service, “What’s Next,” is, not surprising to anyone who’s been listening to me, a reference from the tv series The West Wing. “What’s next” is often said by … Continue reading What’s Next? Sermon Text and Readings
In this multigenerational service, we will celebrate World Religions Day through stories, songs, and a ritual to honor the seven billion people on this planet who hold some sort of religious belief, ritual, practice, or tradition.
Join us for a celebration of Christmas Eve, complete with readings, stories, and music – 5pm, at the Jamesport Meeting House.
Reading “The Mitten Tree” by Candace Christiansen Homily In our story, it was a small kindness that made a huge difference. And that seems strange – counterintuitive, in fact. There’s so much big stuff we’re facing – the world seems to have lost its collective mind and there was already so much work to … Continue reading The Mitten Tree – Homily Text
There is something about pie that speaks to all of us – it is one of the few truly universal foods. We’ll explore what pie means, what we can learn from pie, and after the service, we will enjoy a pie brunch! Please bring a pie – savory or sweet – to share after the … Continue reading Eat More Pie
Our story (The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor) reflects the kind of gratitude we all wish for – not just to be grateful in a resigned way but to be grateful in a proud way. The family in our story doesn’t have a lot of material goods, but they are rich in … Continue reading Where the Rich People Sit – Homily
We will come together to share our thoughts and feelings at this tender post-election time.
