by Christine | Nov 20, 2018 | Sermons
Now Our Minds Are One© Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church November 18, 2018 As some of you know, in recent months I have been dabbling in pottery. It has been a challenging and quite humbling hobby so far. I like to tell people that I aspire to...
by Christine | Nov 13, 2018 | Sermons
To End All Wars Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church November 11, 2018 100 years ago today. Let’s just stop for a moment and think about how long ago that was. 100 years ago, the Model T was in its heyday. It was long ago, but if we were to be transported back...
by Christine | Nov 13, 2018 | Sermons
All Our Memories of Love Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church November 4, 2018 I had a big surprise one time years ago while talking to one of my former ministers. I was telling her about my dad and how he died. We were quiet for a bit, and then she...
by Christine | Nov 5, 2018 | Sermons
A TIME TO REMEMBER The November 4 service was a time to remember all those whom we have lost but who remain close to our hearts. Members of the congregation brought forward photos or mementos of loved ones and we spoke aloud the names of those closest to us who have...
by Christine | Oct 25, 2018 | Sermons
When a Stranger Appears at Your Door© Reverend Janet Parsons October 21, 2018 It occurred to me recently that I am the descendant of migrant workers. And of course, many of us in this country could think of ourselves that way as well, as most of our ancestors came to...
by Christine | Oct 25, 2018 | Sermons
In the Shelter of Each Other Reverend Janet Parsons October 14, 2018 “It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.” These are beautiful words offered to us by the Irish, who so often are sources of lovely language. In recent days I have found myself...
