Generosity and gratitude both flow from an awareness of abundance. It is difficult to be generous when we are afraid that we won’t have enough for our own needs. The awareness of having more than enough starts in our hearts and continues with our grateful and generous actions. When we give of our time, talent, and treasure joyfully, we can inspire others to do the same. The ripples of generosity keep getting bigger.

Rev. Patricia Hatch currently serves as Minister of Christian Education for First Parish of Westwood. She also serves as a UU community minister, specializing in preaching and officiating at rites of passage services. She has a Master of Divinity degree from Boston University. She enjoys nature, poetry, and inspiration of all kinds. Rev. Patricia is especially excited to preach at First Parish as the congregation’s first minister, Rev. Thomas Hooker, was Patricia’s ancestor!