The Limits of Our Senses (redux): An Easter Sermon (sermon)

First Parish Church of Groton Here is the audio link to the sermon. Our....


Practicing Resurrection – Easter Sunrise (sermon)

As Unitarian Universalists and liberal religionists, we are not a people who....


What’s So Good about Good Friday?

Today is what the Christian calendar calls Good Friday. [caption id="attachment_4041" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Image by Mahleu Summer. CC.[/caption] Now, I have graduated with my Master of Divinity. I have been granted preliminary....


The Paradox of Generosity & Scarcity (sermon)

First Parish Church of Groton (click here for the audio version) I’ve got a....


#BlackLivesMatter Yard Signs: The Saga Continues…

Just over a month ago, I replaced one stolen #Blacklivesmatter sign with three....


Guest Houses of Old and of Today

Once a month I conduct what I call A Ritual of Gratitude and Letting Go.  It is based on the four-point spiral that guides the Work That Reconnects of Joanna Macy.  The WTR is focused on spiritual engagement with climate change; this particular ritual....


Illuminating the Ministry of Joshua Young: His Ministry Still Speaks (sermon)

First Parish Church of Groton February 28, 2016 audio available here Imagine....


Black Lives Matter: When You Remove One Sign, Three Takes Its Place

[caption id="attachment_3982" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo by JERREY....


Blessing for a Pastoral Care Program

The blessing for this work is inspired by the poem, Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye: [caption id="attachment_3965" align="alignright" width="350"] Cape Breton. Photo by Karen G. Johnston.[/caption] Before you know what kindness really is you must....


Prayer for this Day

January 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_3960" align="alignright"....