WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 31 “The Give and Take of Lughnasadh” Rev. Marilyn Richards First Fruits festivals, like Lughnasadh (Pagan) or Shavuot (Hebrew) or Lammas (Christian) are about the give and take that makes our societies function. From the story of Stone Soup to the 10 Commandments, we … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 24 “Where There Is Oxidation” Rev. Marilyn Richards Many years ago, I was standing in a church’s kitchen, and smelled something funny. Walking into the corridor, I lost the scent. Back in the kitchen, I smelled it again. Wandering into the corridor a second … [Read more…]
AtholUU E-Newsletter – July 13, 2016 Peace Vigil -Standing On the Side of Love Stop the Violence in Our Country This Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:00 – noon First Church Unitarian’s front lawn Rain? We seek shelter in our sanctuary. WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 17 “Abraham’s Tent” … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 10 “Hope” Rev. Richards To quote the poet Shelley, “ To love, and bear; to hope till Hope creates from its own wreck, the thing it contemplates.” Hope is not only a quiet, passive thing. Hope gives energy. There are times when Hope is … [Read more…]