Can we practice gratitude for all that we have without reminders from misfortune, hardships or bad advice…like bringing a goat to live inside your house? I often remind myself of The parable of the Rabbi and the goat when things seem miserable and I need to remind myself to stay grateful for what I have.
One of the key tasks of religious community is to accompany people through death and bereavement. On this Sunday, we explore practices to remember those who have died. (A workshop on memorial service planning will follow in the Parish Hall and on Zoom from 2-4:30.)
Our Church dates back to the time when Massachusetts had a state religion and Third Parish in Roxbury (us!) was part of it. But the First Amendment of the US Constitution made freedom of religion the law of the country, didn’t it? We will answer that questions, specifically as it pertains to Massachusetts. With this … Continue reading We have Freedom of Religion, BUT we may need “Freedom from Religion” in the Future
The story of Jonah is one of the more well-known Bible stories. On this Sunday, we look at Jonah’s journey, including his time inside a “big fish,” in search of wisdom. Note: This week we will start our summer worship schedule and services will begin at 10am
“Ever Willing: Becoming the People Our World Needs,” Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti The pandemic has wrought change and created uncertainty for institutions, like our Unitarian Universalist congregations, and our wider world. Who and what are we becoming, individually and collectively? Our GA Sunday service explores these themes as we gather in community to celebrate the best … Continue reading Livestream Watch Party: Worship from General Assembly
In May, Rev. EB challenged us to notice joy. What have you noticed about joy in the last month? This Sunday we report back.
This Sunday we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride!
Czech Unitarians created the Flower Ceremony in the 1920s. Join us this Sunday as we honor both the spring and the beauty of our diversity in this ritual. An open-table Christian Communion follows the service. All are welcome.Please bring a flower to church for this service!
While fat people can’t hide their bodies’ size, the truth is that fat people in our society are told to hide their fat as much as they can, whether that’s through not wearing stripes or through being quiet about their oppression and accepting the shame. But finally, some people are raising their voices and claiming … Continue reading Claiming Our Space: Fat Liberation and Faith
On this Sunday, we remember and practice joy, even in the midst of sorrow and brokenness.
