A century ago, Unitarian minister Norbert Čapek sought a ceremony to unite a congregation of varied religious beliefs. He developed the flower ceremony, or flower communion, to honor beauty, diversity, and the transformative power of community. Join us in a multigenerational service recreating his ceremony by … read more.
The author of the hymn Amazing Grace famously likens grace to the state of having been lost and then found: I once was lost but now am found. But can the opposite be true? Can losing our way be an opportunity for grace?
Our relationships are paths to the sacred—paths to meaning and love in our lives. But how do make them last for the long haul? This morning we consider relationship as a spiritual practice. What are the habits and disciplines that make for fulfilling and enriching … read more.
In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved to a cabin along the shores of Walden Pond. His two-year retreat at Walden helped launch the modern environmental movement. Many don’t realize that just one year earlier, Thoreau nearly destroyed the very ecosystem he would one day call … read more.
On the first Easter morning an angel asked the women at Jesus’ tomb, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” To discover life amidst death, hope amidst despair, and beauty amidst the brokenness of our world—this is the work of resurrection. Come … read more.
Monseñor Oscar Romero once said, “There are some things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried.” This Sunday, a first-grader’s question to me about a Buddhist figurine opens up a reflection on loss, grief and compassion.
Love is at the heart of ours and every Beloved Community. But love isn’t merely a feeling, it’s a practice—a shared practice of affection and care. This Sunday we reflect on how the shared practice of love can enrich our own lives, and our life … read more.
In the burial ground beside our church stands a gravestone for a young woman named Cicely. The stone identifies her as a person of African descent enslaved by a minister of our church, Rev. William Brattle. Who was Cicely? What are the legacies of slavery … read more.
We spend a lot of time trying to be the person that we or others think we ought to be. What if, instead, we accepted ourselves for who we are and followed our own life’s calling?
We can sometimes be overwhelmed by the amount of work it will take to build a more just and equitable world. Don’t be overwhelmed. Instead, start where you are and do what you can. The longest journey begins with a single step.
