Rev. Marshall is our minister of Lifespan Faith Development. Read more.
Online Only This Sunday evening, Jews around the world will begin the observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Through rituals of individual and collective forgiveness and repentance, the community is purified and renewed. How might we as Unitarian Universalists benefit from practicing repentance, acknowledging the ways we have caused pain either by accident … Continue reading Got Regrets? Repent!
Online Only As the United States marks over 150,000 deaths from COVID-19, the president retweets a press conference by Dr. Stella Immanuel, who is promoting hydroxychloroquine as a cure for the virus – and who has also claimed that alien DNA is used in medical treatments and scientists are working on a vaccine to prevent … Continue reading What Now? What Next?
Online Only Rev. Lyn Marshall will lead this annual service exploring how animals make a difference in our spiritual lives, our sense of wellbeing, and our sense of place in the interconnected web of existence. Hear from a teen whose service dog helps her monitor her blood sugar levels; Helen St. Pierre of No Monkey … Continue reading Blessed by the Animals
Online Only Reverend Lyn Marshall will reflect on the ever-shifting balance between being and doing. As our nation slows down in an unprecedented way, what does it mean for our minds, our bodies, and our spirits?
Online Only Click Here for Live Stream As Jews prepare to celebrate Passover and Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, they face a common dilemma: how? How do we hold onto hope as we wait for death? How do we celebrate religious traditions that call us to be together with our families for traditional observances that … Continue reading Passover, Easter, and a Global Pandemic
Marianne Williamson wrote, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Rev. Lyn Marshall will continue to explore the balance between humility and overweening pride in this service for all ages. How do we claim our power and use our gifts without overpowering others … Continue reading ‘Tis a Gift to be Humble
We love the idea of commitment – but how do we stay committed when life is pulling us in multiple directions? We will look at some of the tools and techniques that can help us follow through on our commitments even when it’s challenging.
Our nation is struggling over when, how, and whether to welcome immigrants. Migrants around the world are fleeing homes that can no longer safely sustain them. Who should be welcome in the United States? What responsibility do we have to help our international neighbors before they ask to cross our borders? What does our faith … Continue reading Running Away from Home
Rev. Lyn Marshall and friends will explore our relationship with animals, and offer a blessing for your pets. Well-behaved animals who will not be traumatized by coming to church are welcome to accompany you to receive their blessing in person, and all are invited to send in photos of the animals that bless your life. … Continue reading Blessing of Animals
Creation can fill us with wonder at many different scales, from the breathtaking spectacle of the vast night sky to the awe we feel at seeing things too small to be seen using technology. In this service for all ages, we will focus our attention on wonders small, smaller, and smallest. The service will also … Continue reading Small Wonders
