Sankofa is an idea from Ghana, meaning “to go back and get it.” In this month centered on “renewal,” this service will reflect on the past to prepare us for the future. We will celebrate those who have made our Religious Education ministries possible and consider the highlights and significant challenges of the past near-decade … Continue reading Sankofa
As the saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago. The second best time is now.” As we consider what commitments we will make to our shared life together, this service will draw from both WUS history and nature to inspire our spirits and to guide our generosity. Click here … Continue reading The Best Time to Plant a Tree
We will gather on Diwali, a Hindu festival celebrated around the world, celebrating the triumph of good over evil and centered on kindling lights in the dark… Co-led by WUS members, Drs. Swati and Suman Mukherjee and Rev. Heather, we will explore what this means for us in our own time of lengthening night. Click … Continue reading Diwali: The Festival of Lights
There is a movement within Unitarian Universalism to “Disrupt Church.” Considering all the hard work and resources that go into keeping congregations going, what is this about? The world is changing fast and our institutions are having a hard time keeping up. What do we set aside in order to practice the values of Unitarian … Continue reading Disrupt Church
The Seven – and now Eight – Principles have long reflected the spiritual convictions of Unitarian Universalists. But UUs are now revisiting the language to give voice to the most deeply held and shared values. What was once a list of Principles is perhaps now shifting to a circle, like a pinwheel, with love at … Continue reading Principles to Pinwheels: Article II
For 100 years, Unitarians and UUs have celebrated the Flower Ceremony, a ritual of bringing, blessing and sharing flowers as an embodied way to celebrate the beauty of diversity and unity. This service will include this ritual…so bring a flower! Cultivated, dandilion or roadside will do… We will also celebrate Queer pride as another joyful … Continue reading 100 Years of Delight: The Flower Ceremony
The town of Three Pines is so small does not exist on any map. Some say it does not exist at all. But it is a place made real in the detective series by Canadian writer Louise Penny. The popularity of the Three Pines series raises the question of what draws readers to stories from … Continue reading The Gospel According to Three Pines
Last week we explored the advent of collective creativity through technology, Artificial Intelligence. This Sunday, in this month centered on Creativity, we will explore the spiritual challenges of creating. We will also welcome New Members to the Winchester Unitarian Society as we continue to create community together! Order Of Service for Sunday Worship: OOS 5/14/2023 … Continue reading Art, Fear and the Courage to Create
As we begin a month exploring “creativity,” this service will reflect on the potential gifts and dangers inherent in the emerging field of artificial intelligence. What could this mean for our spiritual and intellectual lives? What could this mean for the world we share? This service will be co-led by the Rev. Cynthia Davidson, Affiliated … Continue reading AI, You and UU
Long-time members of WUS have many memories of good experiences with food in community – Circle Dinners, Pie Sunday, holiday potlucks, the Chili Cook Off, the Spaghetti Dinner. This Sunday, in preparation for Earth Day, we will explore the connections between growing and sharing food, planetary health, spiritual healing and social justice. This sevice will … Continue reading Earth Communion: Reclaiming Our Connection Through Food
