Rev. Aaron Payson One of the visions of our congregation, articulated a decade ago is for “UUCW’s culture is open, welcoming, and inclusive.” And one of the ways we identified whether we were achieving this vision is to “Broaden our experience of diversity, examining patterns of oppression and bias, and celebrate our expanding community.” One … Continue reading An 8th Principle Moment
Rev. Aaron Payson This month’s Soul Matters Theme is “Finding Our Center”. As the new year dawns and many begin to take up resolutions for better and more meaningful living, I am considering the importance of one change – pausing. In the midst of all that life throws at me, my resolution this year is … Continue reading Finding Our Center
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by Rev. Aaron Payson Happy Holidays everyone! Rev. Aaron Payson, MinisterRev. David Miller, Minister EmeritusRev. Cheryl Leshay, Affiliated Community MinisterRobin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration & EducationJennifer Landry, Office AdministratorMatthew Johnsen, Music DirectorSteve McNally, SextonSue Chaffee, Bookkeeper Holiday Card link for accessibility: http://jlcards.com/0qc2zW
Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration What I love about the winter holidays are the glorious lights used around the world to celebrate the season. In times long ago, without the light, darkness and fear could prevail. The yule log was illuminated to match the stars. The warmth, ritual, words spoken and songs sung filled … Continue reading Winter Lights
Rev. Aaron Payson So now is come our joyful feast, Let every [one] be jolly;Each room with ivy leaves is dressed, And every post with holly. Though some churls at our mirth repine, Round your foreheads garlands twine, Drown sorrow [and with us dine], And let us all be merry. … Continue reading Winter Wonders – A Vespers to Remember!
Rev. Aaron Payson As we return to the season of Winter Holidays, once again we look forward to the opportunity to gather in-person and online to honor the many traditions that are celebrated with members and friends in our community and world. The staff, lay-leadership and I have been planning for the upcoming services for … Continue reading Tidings of Comfort and Joy
by Rev. Aaron Payson I’ve been trying for days to find words to speak to the horror, again, of a nightclub shooting spree where people went to celebrate only for their lives to be taken so violently. And then this morning the news of another mass shooting in Virginia as people shopped for holiday fixings. … Continue reading What Now?
by Sheri Linn, President, Board of Management Sheri Linn is currently serving UUCW in the role as President of the Board of Management. She and her partner, Sean, have been members for five years during which she has been involved with the Human Resources Committee, Stewardship, Health and Safety and many other activities. Mother of … Continue reading Meet the Board of Management!
by Laura K. Secor Hello Dear Friends, it’s time to resume our discussion of how Stoic philosophy is going to get us through the holidays. Bur first, let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all of his neighbors came around to … Continue reading The Parable of the Chinese Farmer or, The Power of ‘Maybe’
