When I was planning the first couple months of worship themes, I became overwhelmed by all that is happening in the world. I realized I needed a respite; one hour that did not alarm me about what the future held. And I wondered if you needed that too. This service, looking at the life and work of Mary Oliver, is my way of stopping and looking for the light. Pausing long enough to have a … Continue reading A Date With Our Souls
Labels, identities, respect for history and culture and all people matter. We all think we know who Christopher Columbus was. Well, we know what we were taught. But do we know where the resistance to change the holiday to Indigenous People’s Day comes from? Do we understand some of the controversy around land acknowledgments? All this, in my opinion, matters. Come Sunday and join the conversation.
As Unitarianism Universalists many of us reject the traditional theology of atonement. That is we do not look at Jesus’ death as an event that will save us. Most of us do not believe he died for our sins. Yet as human beings, we do need a method to forgive and reconcile with each other. Based on the premise that forgiveness as well as a desire for revenge is deeply programmed into human nature we … Continue reading Engaging Forgiveness
Understatement alert! We are living in difficult times and we all need strategies to maintain hope. This Sunday join us as Rev. Bev explores what it means to be an ally in these troubling social times.
This service will explore the many understandings we have about prayer. What does it mean if we say we do not pray? What are we saying when we send “thoughts and prayers,” to people in times of tragedy? Join us as we explore the many facets of prayer.
Whether you have been coming to First Universalist Society in Franklin for a long time, for a short time, or this could be your first time, we would love to see you for this service. Come and gather with old friends, meet new friends, and re-connect to what grounds and sustains you for the year to come. Everyone is invited to bring some real or virtual water to share as we continue our annual ritual of mingling this precious resource and … Continue reading Ingathering Sunday: Begin Again in Community
Each Sunday we sing our Unison Affirmation and our Farewell Song, both of which speak of our values, of being together, supporting one another, and how we aspire to be out in the world. Join Rev. Bev Waring and Director of Religious Education Sara Allegretti for the last summer service of 2025, as we explore how everyone, of all ages, can take our good news of Unitarian Universalism out into the world. During this … Continue reading Carrying Our Values Into the World
The flower ceremony, originated by Norbert Capek, founder of the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia, and first celebrated in Prague on June 4th, 1923 is a favorite way for UU congregations to celebrate their diversity. Join us this Sunday as we recreate this 102 year old ritual.
