Topic: Life

“Living the Stories of our Lives”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) How do we live the stories of our lives, and how do we tell them to ourselves and others? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant.  Music by Deanna Witkowski, guest pianist.  https://youtu.be/dAvwiTeH6sE

“Ways to Grow”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) How and why do congregations grow?  It’s not just about numbers!  Homily by Rev. Connie Grant.  Music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music, with Maddy Izzo, flute.  https://youtu.be/pLzbxPPMJ3E

“Social Distancing”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) For nearly a year, we’ve been living in a socially distanced world.  We’ve been sequestered, with or without others in our household or “pod,” from the rest of the world.  Depending on the demands of work or other obligations, we’ve limited our contact with others.  It’s been … Continue reading “Social Distancing”

“Being Each Other’s Valentine”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) – Stories of some of the ways the Spirit of Love is present in our lives. Homily by Rev. Connie Grant. Story told by Erica Shadowsong, Director of Lifespan Religious Education. Music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/6Pu7mN8I0bc

“Believing in Evolution”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) Believing in evolution is a theological claim as well as a scientific one.  As Charles Darwin’s 212th birthday approaches, an exploration of the meaning of “evolution” in our lives.   https://youtu.be/UyDzANzdo5g

“ ‘The Wind in the Willows’ – A Sacred Text for the Season”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) The season between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, often called Imbolc by pagans, is usually thought of as a season of purification.  What relevance can that have for us today?  “The Wind in the Willows” is a beloved classic that brilliantly and lovingly connects with … Continue reading “ ‘The Wind in the Willows’ – A Sacred Text for the Season”

“The Beloved Community”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What did the “beloved community” mean to Rev. Martin Luther King, and what can it mean for us?  Homily by Rev. Connie Grant.  Music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music, with a video from the Afro-American Music Institute Boys’ Choir. https://youtu.be/FY5uBvwB514

“What Unites Us”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25)   What can bring our divided nation together today?  Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/MJUSAzu6aQw

“New Beginnings”

Livestreamed at 10:30 am (prelude begins at 10:25) What have we learned from 2020?  How will we begin anew in 2021? Homily by Rev. Connie Grant; music by Ellen Gozion, Director of Instrumental Music. https://youtu.be/sKo2PbidhBA