Space Between the Logs by Rev. Janet Parsons

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 that has stayed with me for years now:  that ultimately...

October 2015 Newsletter

Janet’s Reflections – October Pulpit Schedule – Halloween Event – Toward Improved Functioning …. and more!    Read it here [download id=”258″]

September 2015 Newsletter

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 it in “batches” if you want) so...

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

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 and tide Touched and kissed by resplendent foam This beautiful island we call...

Spiritual Journey, Adoption, and the Big Family

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 just “Hello everyone”.  But it’s more literal rending...