Yearly Archives: 2015

December 2015 Newsletter

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Karen

Janet’s Reflections – Sunday and Special Services – Christmas Fair – Special Events  – Religious Education Schedule – Updates… and more.  

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November 2015 Newsletter

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Karen

Janet’s Reflections: In Gratitude for This Community — November pulpit schedule — History “Revealed” — Circle Dinners — Religious Education Notes …and more 

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“Spiritual and Religious: The Beloved Community” by Janet Parsons (18 Oct 15)

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Karen

One Monday morning some years ago, I was with a group of people from my home church, preparing to leave our sleeping quarters in New Orleans to head out to work on a flooded home.  “Don’t make lunch,” we were … Continue reading →

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The Spirituality of Abundance (10/11/15) Rev. Janet Parsons

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Karen

We are a nation in a time of great division – of starkly different visions.  When I see news reports of all the conflict we are experiencing these days, I am struck by a sense that America is living in … Continue reading →

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Space Between the Logs by Rev. Janet Parsons

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Karen

When I was first setting out along my path into the ministry, I came upon an essay written by a UU minister, whose name I cannot recall, who was reflecting on the art and craft of preaching.  She said something … Continue reading →

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October 2015 Newsletter

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Karen

Janet’s Reflections – October Pulpit Schedule – Halloween Event – Toward Improved Functioning …. and more!    Read it here 

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September 2015 Newsletter

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Karen

We’re beginning a new year with a new minister and some new programs.  Monthly newsletters are returning with this September issue.  It’s jam packed with ideas, pictures, updates, etc. — please take some time and read it (you can do … Continue reading →

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A Variety of Poems — Some in the Key of U.U.

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Karen

The title of my presentation today is “A Variety of Poems – Some in the Key of U.U.”           [Unitarian Universalist] Cape Ann   Surrounded by sea on every side Ere at the mercy of storm … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Journey, Adoption, and the Big Family

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Karen

A talk given by Roger Garberg on August 9, 2015: I want to greet you today with the typical Chinese greeting, which a public speaker uses to greet his or her audience.  Dàjiā hǎo.  The usual translation of this is … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2015 Poetry Service by Rufus Collinson

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Karen

A Poetry Service Given at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday – July 26, 2016     by Ruthanne (Rufus) Collinson Water Over Stones  This morning, the ravenous sea reaches way out over the shore and pulls back again, powerfully driven to contain itself.    I hear the haul of water over … Continue reading →

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