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“Melting Ice at Walden Pond.”

This sermon connects Thoreau’s time at Walden with the night he spent in jail, a night he later turned into his thoughts on Civil Disobedience. It asks, how can we learn from Thoreau’s careful paying attention to the natural world around him in order to inspire our own work for justice?  

“Bring Back the Snakes! An Alternative Look at St. Patrick’s Day”

The “snakes” that St. Patrick drove out of Ireland were actually the Druidic, Pagan and Celtic ways that the people there had followed for centuries. Whether he drove them out by violence or assimilation, St. Patrick destroyed religious practices and beliefs that were very much life-affirming – among other things, the idea of living in … Continue reading “Bring Back the Snakes! An Alternative Look at St. Patrick’s Day”

Done the Right Thing

In the spirit of multiracial unity during Black History Month, this service will shine a light on five notable 18th and 19th century white allies of the struggle for black liberation.

 Through the Fireplace – A Celebration of Warmth During the Winter Holiday Season.

Those of us who dwell in cold climates are grateful for warmth and light at the coldest and darkest time of the year.  This includes not only the physical warmth of fires, central heating, good food and warm clothing, but also the warmth of human caring and compassion that helps us all to make it … Continue reading  Through the Fireplace – A Celebration of Warmth During the Winter Holiday Season.