Tales of Inclusion
Come and hear heartwarming stories that speak to the power of inclusion, within our families, at church, in our Concord community, and beyond. The service features vignettes by our own Bobbie Herron, Karen Thomas, and others.
Speaker: Betsy Black
Listening to Trees
An apple, oak, aspen. A birch, maple, spruce. Just saying their names can evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for all the trees in our lives. They contribute so much to making earth a livable planet, to our sense of awe, to our appreciation of beauty, and to a wisdom that is in their … Continue reading Listening to Trees
Activism Grounded in Faith
Unitarian Universalists have a long history of activism for social and political justice. Our congregation reflects this commitment through many collective ministries – our new Green Sanctuary efforts, the Friendly Kitchen meals, hosting Family Promise, and UUs for Refugees and individual activism. We also have individuals whose work and community service contribute to improving our … Continue reading Activism Grounded in Faith
Generosity Happens – Two Stories
At this Thanksgiving weekend, thoughts frequently turn to our own lived experiences of Thanksgivings past. For many of us those memories may be joyful and pull up recollections of delightful family time. For some, perhaps, there was a Thanksgiving that didn’t go well. Maybe the food didn’t meet our expectations, or maybe the house was … Continue reading Generosity Happens – Two Stories
Got Distraction?
Every day, all day we humans are distracted. In recent times, our collective brains are more and more called away by ever demanding electronic devices. What is distracting us individually and as a species, what are we being distracted from, and what can we do about it? Come learn about distraction, both as a present-day … Continue reading Got Distraction?
Gathering Under the Shelter of Kindness
This is an Enter-in-Silence Sunday. Please be seated in silence and encourage children to use a whisper voice if they need to talk a caregiver. The Dalai Lama said, “Be kind whenever possible. And it is always possible.” In today’s world, it may seem that opening our hearts will make us vulnerable, but is it … Continue reading Gathering Under the Shelter of Kindness
Can We Go in the Glades?
What does brain science have to do with decision-making on the ski slopes? And how does this tie in with spirituality? Come learn and ponder the malleability of the human brain.
Got Wanderlust?
Travel inspires, challenges and changes us… often in unexpected ways. Come join in worship to contemplate and celebrate travel in our beautiful world. Reflections will include thoughts from two travelers, the writer Robert Louis Stevenson and the Buddhist abbess Ziyong Chengru, as well as a few tales from the worship leader’s travels by bicycle and … Continue reading Got Wanderlust?
Wisdom Now!
Each of us yearns to live a life that is good, true and right. It is essential that we have a way to steady ourselves and touch into kindness, clarity, and strength within, in order to act wisely for our deserving yet hurting world. We can do this, if we’re willing to make space and … Continue reading Wisdom Now!
Stretching the Circle
Our theme for the month, “Widening the Circle” calls us to welcome newcomers into our congregation, to embrace all among us now, and to create a world that celebrates all people. This noble aspiration of heralding the worth and dignity of every person is embedded in our UU principles. Sounds clear and easy. Is not … Continue reading Stretching the Circle