Beyond the Giving Tree
Is Shel Silverstein’s classic story, The Giving Tree, an example of selfless giving or of selfish taking? In this service for all ages, we will take a closer look at love and limits.
Topic: Generosity
Together We Share
During our annual Flower Communion service, we are reminded once more of the life-sustaining role that sharing and a generous heart play as we journey with each other through the roller-coaster that is life. Please bring a flower if you can though we’ll have plenty of extras. We will also recognize our Volunteer of the Year, our … Continue reading Together We Share
A Sermon with No Title. Come Be Surprised.
After the service there will be a forum to discuss in more detail the issues raised by the sermon. All are encouraged to participate. This Sunday’s Community Plate is being taken for Ascentria Care Alliance (formerly Lutheran Social Services of New England), one of the largest community service organizations in New England. Here in Concord, their … Continue reading A Sermon with No Title. Come Be Surprised.
Forgiveness – Escaping Our Prisons
There is a story of two ex-prisoners of war meeting for the first time after many years. When one asks the other whether he had forgiven his captors yet, the second one is clear: “No, never.” “Well then,” the first prisoner replies, “they still have you in prison.” The practice of forgiveness can be a … Continue reading Forgiveness – Escaping Our Prisons
Daily Acts of Generosity
I like to think of Unitarian Universalists as “Athletes of the Heart.” And just like any athlete, our health and success depend on a solid warm-up preparing us to be our best, our compassionate best – a warm-up greatly enhanced by stretching our tendons of generosity and loosening our muscles of giving with joy. Calling … Continue reading Daily Acts of Generosity