We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Masks are not required for in-person attendance, but anyone is welcome to wear one. Our Buddhist friends tell us that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Could the same be said … Continue reading Our Next Service
We are a faith grounded in centuries of history, honoring Arius from the fourth century, declared a heretic for refusing to sign the formula of faith at the Council of Nicea, to King John Sigismund who spread religious tolerance in Transylvania in the 1500’s, Rev. William Ellery Channing, foremost Unitarian preacher of the early 1800’s … Continue reading Sunday, October 25th – Exploring our Unitarian Roots, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield
Music and song has empowered people throughout history, strengthening communities and offering hope and resilience. We will honor, celebrate and sing together! Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom. In the unlikely event you are asked for a password, it is “123456”
In the late 1990s, Black writer Octavia Butler wrote two novels which she characterized as parables. Her stories have much to teach us about living with courage in challenging times. Lay leader June Cerveny shares some thoughts on Butler’s prescient writings. Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom. In … Continue reading Sunday, October 11th – Gathering Courage: Reading Octavia Butler in 2026.
In this lay-led service, we honor the Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) which provides a supportive community to those in the process of seeking asylum in the United States. led by George Carvill and Ellie Weiss. Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom. In the unlikely event you are … Continue reading Sunday, October 4th – What Does it Mean to be Courageous?
Our faith tradition has early Universalist roots and history beginning with Christian theologian Origen of Alexandria in the first century (c.185-250) with an astonishing 2,000 individual written works, English mystic Jane Leade in the 1600’s, John Murray considered the “Father of Universalism” and more. Knowing our history is vital and lives on in us today. … Continue reading Sunday, September 27th – Exploring Our Universalist Legacy
September 21st is the 45th International Day of Peace. This year’s Day honors the ‘everyday architects of peace’ – people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up. Debra Zagaeski and June Cerveny will offer some reflections on Peace. Click here shortly before 10 AM to … Continue reading Sunday, September 20th – Celebrating the International Day of Peace
We gather as an All Souls congregation each September to hold our Water Ceremony and share our stories. Let us Bring water from a place you may have visited, a stream, lake or ocean, or from your own dear tap of fresh water. What experiences, losses, change, challenges, new insights have these summer months offered … Continue reading Sunday, September 13th – Welcome Home! Our Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony – Sharing our Stories, Honoring our Community.
Our share the plate recipient for September is the Windham County Humane Society. This Sunday service will be led by Liz Moore with a guest speaker from the Humane Society, who will bring us their news. Click here shortly before 10 AM to access the service via zoom. In the unlikely event you … Continue reading Sunday, September 6th – All Creatures Great, Small, Feathered, Furry and Scaly
Does the Universe have a sense of humor? If so, why? What makes something funny? Does all work and no play make Jack a dull boy? What is the difference between serious and sincere? What are some of your favorite jokes and why? Daniel Kasnitz advises that whatever you do, don’t think about an elephant. … Continue reading Sunday, August 30th – The Serious Business of Levity
