Finding Common Groundby Jen Simon, Ministerial InternThis month at First Unitarian, we enter into the theme of common ground. Theological common ground has been on my mind a lot of late, as Connections and FUSE discuss how best to extend our welcome to as many – and as diverse – a spectrum of people and […]
Continue readingHonest, Direct and Respectfulby Erin Kenworthy, Director of Religious ExplorationWinter is a time for slowing down, internal renewal, rest, and reflection. As a congregation, we’ve been engaged in re-covenanting with each other, examining what our agreements are when we are together, and participating in the process of building our covenant in this community. I love […]
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Click To Download PDF March 2020 Ploughshare Posted Date: March 11, 2020
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Common GroundCommon Ground is our Whole Souul Living Theme for March. In a world that insistently divides and fragments the human community, a central proposition of our faith is that, There is a Unity that makes us One. Rev. Victoria Safford’s wrote; We are alone yet intricately bound, inextricably connected to soil and stream and forest, […]
Continue readingA Piece of Mike’s Mind… (Politics from the pulpit?)Recently, the question was asked at First Unitarian, “How can you become truly diverse when you only support liberal positions?” It is my privilege to answer. I share these thoughts because you have a right to know where your minister is coming from. It is also my privilege to […]
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“This is not school, the learning that happen here is not academic. It’s emotional and it’s social. Everything that happens in our classes is secondary and important.”-Erin Kenworthy Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges above. If you are not already logged into your account(s) you might be […]
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“We are so glad that you and your family decided to check our congregation out. Welcome to our congregation and thank you for being here.”-Erin Kenworthy Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges above. If you are not already logged into your account(s) you might be prompted to […]
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“Look online and check out our children and family section on the website. Or just come and visit us. We have plenty of folks ready to greet you.”-Erin Kenworthy Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges above. If you are not already logged into your account(s) you might […]
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“There is a place for you in this community, your voice matter and you are valued here. Our youth and our children bring authenticity to this community.”-Erin Kenworthy Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges above. If you are not already logged into your account(s) you might be […]
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“My main goal with religious exploration is to teach our kids to be in relationship with one another and to own the impacts of their behavior on other people”-Erin Kenworthy Share0 Tweet0 Share0 To share this story, please click on the social media badges above. If you are not already logged into your account(s) you […]
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