Topic: Blessing
In-Person Worship on Sunday, January 1st, with First Parish Ministers, “Blessings for the New Year” at 4:30pm
Set your intentions for the year ahead during this contemplative, evening service. In the intimacy of the Upper Parish Hall and by the glow of candlelight, we will bless the New Year together. Special music will be provided by Barry Simon (hammered dulcimer), Patty Simon (flute), and Soundscape (recorder trio: Marcia Anderson, Denise Haskins, Patty … Continue reading In-Person Worship on Sunday, January 1st, with First Parish Ministers, “Blessings for the New Year” at 4:30pm
Worship with Rev. Jennifer Johnson on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, “The Blessing of Our Dreams”
During this last worship service of the church year, we’ll turn our attention to church years to come. One of the ways we prepare for the future is by dreaming – imagining our lives and the world transformed by our deepest hopes and longings. What are your dreams for our spiritual community in the coming … Continue reading Worship with Rev. Jennifer Johnson on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, “The Blessing of Our Dreams”
Worship with Rev. Jennifer Johnson on Sunday, June 12, 2022, “Flower Communion: A Celebration of Blessings in Difficult Times”
Come celebrate the blessings of our faith and our spiritual community with the tradition flower communion adapted to these hard times. Both choirs will perform, and we’ll also be honoring our high school graduates. Not to be missed! (Please plan to stay after the service for our Annual Meeting!) Please join us in-person or via ZOOM: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/8261399470 Or … Continue reading Worship with Rev. Jennifer Johnson on Sunday, June 12, 2022, “Flower Communion: A Celebration of Blessings in Difficult Times”
Worship on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 with the Welcoming Congregation Renewal Committee, “The Sum of Our Parts”
Join the WCRC for a service of celebration for pride month! We will explore what it means to be holders and creators of identity, and that who we are as individuals and as a collective is worthy of celebration. Please join us in-person or via ZOOM: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/8261399470 Or via phone: +1 646 876 9923Meeting ID: 826 139 9470 … Continue reading Worship on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 with the Welcoming Congregation Renewal Committee, “The Sum of Our Parts”
Worship with Rev. Eliza Blanchard, “Blessing Our First Responders”
Our Blessing of the Animals service will help remind us of our true place in the cosmos – a species among species – as well as honor our individual family members of all species. We’ll look at how belonging and voting are behaviors shared by many species.
“Blessing Our Flowers”
We gather at the end of our regular church year to share the beauty of flowers nd to bless our community. Please bring a flower with you (or two, or a few) to share in our communal vessel. View the recorded service from BTV
RE Sunday
Celebrate the end of the Religious Education program year with the students and teachers. View the recorded service from BTV
“Being a Blessing”
When we bless someone, we affirm that person’s being and help to unleash potential. Noticing the blessings we receive helps us to pass on blessings to others. View the recorded service from BTV
Blessing of the Animals
We’ll give thanks for and blessings to our animal companions in a very special ritual. We encourage you to bring your beloved companions as they are willing and able to enjoy and be enjoyed in a sacred, public space. If not, please bring a photo or other memento. (Leashes and cages are highly encouraged, for … Continue reading Blessing of the Animals