A Message from Reverend Mary Ann Macklin October 17, 2024 MAM Memo Follow-Up with Changes Our Election Week activities have been modified since introduced in the October 15 memo. (If you did not get a chance to see that memo, you’re encouraged to check it out.) FLOWING in the EXTREME STREAM II LOVE AT THE … Continue reading MAM Memo 10/17
Proudly Progressive, Boldly Inclusive, Radically Friendly Midweek Update October 23, 2024 Samhain – Beyond the Veil Join Us This Sunday October 27 at 7pm * There will NOT be a service in the morning, only the evening service. * Children are welcome to attend the service. There is NO Childcare or RE. * Click here for a complete … Continue reading Midweek Update 10/23/2024
Samhain service
A Message from Reverend Mary Ann Macklin October 15, 2024 FLOWING in the EXTREME STREAM LOVE AT THE CENTER I just looked up the word extreme. I found two definitions reaching a high or the highest degree; “extreme cold” furthest from the center or a given point; outermost. “the extreme northwest of Scotland” So much appears extreme … Continue reading Memo from MAM October 15th
SEARCH SURVEY: An important part of the ministerial search process is polling the congregation to gather information for the team to use as they fill out applications, interview prospects, and make decisions in conjunction with the negotiating team and the board. Please take 10 minutes (or less) and fill out [this anonymous survey] between now … Continue reading Search Survey!
A Message from Reverend Mary Ann Macklin October 8, 2024 Blessing of Animals Thank you to everyone who participated in the Blessing of Animals Service on Sunday. We were delighted to have our young ones present to make sure there was “Room on the Broom” for all creatures. Also, blessings to all pets and … Continue reading Memo from MAM October 8
ON BELONGING and BALANCE During our worship service Sunday, I quoted these provocative words from the late Celtic spiritual leader and writer, John O’Donohue, “The heart of the matter is you should never belong fully to something that is outside yourself. It is very important to find a balance in your belonging. You should never belong … Continue reading Memo from MAM September 24
On Sunday, we explored the topic of belonging together during the worship service. For our time of Meditation and Prayer I included this blessing from John O’Donohue’s book “To Bless the Space Between Us.” A Blessing For Belonging May you listen to your longing to be free. May the frames … Continue reading Memo from MAM September 20
Every once in a while, in this hurting world, it is good to just….take a deep breath…exhale…and smile, just a wee bit. Maybe just a small half-smile. Or the kind of smile that is more inside your mouth than outside. Rev. MAM shown with “Liberty” Animal Blessing On Sunday, October 6, we will have the First … Continue reading Memo from MAM September 11
That Jacket! What a wonderful Sunday we had during Labor Day weekend. It was great to see so many of you, long time members and newcomers, filling the sanctuary. I had some good chuckles as folks enjoyed my duster jacket and offered creative comments as to what I was trying to represent. Here … Continue reading Memo from MAM September 3rd
