It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But isn’t the beholder influenced by what is culturally acceptable and in vogue, by ideas about perfection? What if we look at the beauty in things that are so-called “imperfect”? What if we look into our hearts and allow for the beauty … Continue reading Beauty in the Heart of the Beholder by Rev. Brigitte Bechtold
Come join us as we honor the legacy of Jane Goodall and how her life was a living example of Active Hope and how we each play a role in having an impact on the world around us.
This will be a special service co-led by Penny Hooper and Harriet Altman, sharing insights from the book Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and other musings honoring the Earth. This theme will be carried forth with a special story and activity for the younger folks by Sarah Grenier.
Largely autobiographical, Tom Neilson’s talk is about choices and milestones in our lives. This will be a very musical service, so come ready to jam! BIO: Tom Neilson combines art with activism. Performing since the age of 3, he has received over two dozen awards, including two song of the year awards from Independent Musicians … Continue reading Forks in the Road
As Unitarian Universalists, the interconnectedness embodied in “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part,” one of our seven principles, is familiar to us all. In this service, we will deepen our appreciation of this principle through an exploration of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s bestselling book, “Braiding Sweetgrass.” Our focus … Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass
