This Week in Worship Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:30am in the Meetinghouse Why did you first come to this church? Had you belonged to another Unitarian Universalist church, or did you hear about the music? Were your children in need of religious education, or were you looking for a liberal religious community. Or maybe you … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/17/2014

This Week in Worship Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:30am in the Meetinghouse This Sunday we will celebrate the annual Animal Blessing. I have never taken part in an animal blessing, and to be honest I am nervous about it. Not for the reasons you may think, I don’t think I’ll be bitten or have to … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/10/2014

This Week in Worship Sunday, September 28, 2014 10:30am in the Meetinghouse One of my favorite books about the history of “Churches of the Standing Order” as the Puritans called their churches is “Sabbath in Puritan New England” by Alice Morse Earle. Although the title is rather dry, the contents are not, for Ms. Earle … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 10/3/2014

This Week in Worship Sunday, September 28, 2014 10:30am in the Meetinghouse This past Tuesday as I walked around the Church of the Presidents in Quincy, I kept thinking of Tony Dutzik’s mantra, that I shared with you in a recent sermon, of Mission Over Museum. It is very much like a museum not only … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 9/27/2014

This Week in Worship Sunday, September 21, 2014 10:30am in the Meetinghouse I went into ministry for many reasons. I spoke a little bit about my Call last Sunday, and how I went into ministry to serve our beloved faith. I imagined that as a minister I could go and speak out for justice, that … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 9/19/2014

This Week in Worship Sunday, September 14, 2014 10:30am in the Meetinghouse So you’ve hired me as your interim minister, but what does that mean? What exactly is the role of a minister in a church, in this church? Am I just a place holder or is it more directed (of course if I was … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 9/12/2014

This Week in Summer Worship Sunday, August 31 10:30am in the Parish Hall Worship Leader: Rev. Hank Peirce Labor Day Labor Day is almost upon us, which for many has become the signal that summer is coming to an end. A last chance to get a few more hours of sun and family time, maybe … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 8/29/2014

This Week in Summer Worship Sunday, August 24 10:30am in the Parish Hall Worship Leader: Rev. Hank Peirce Music: Tim Steele Rev. Hank Peirce has arrived. 02186, 02186, 02186, a simple example of a change in my life but one I will struggle to remember. Even though I will only have to remember them for … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 8/22/2014

This Week in Summer Worship Sunday, August 17 10:30am in the Parish Hall Worship Leader: Jeff Stoodt The Power of Song: In this age where music is constantly streaming and a part of the background, has the individual song lost its power? In this service we’ll reflect upon the various kinds of deep spiritual connections … Continue reading Your Weekly Link – News and Updates 8/15/2014