As we begin dwelling on the theme of “celebrating blessings,” this service will explore what it means to give and receive a blessing and invite us to become observant of the opportunity to offer a blessing. By the end of the service, we will have a chance to practice as we will dedicate our new … Continue reading The Democracy of Blessings
Remembering Across Borders Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky reminds us that the current struggle for the autonomy and soverignty of Ukraine is a struggle between democracy and tyranny, a struggle that transcends Russia and Ukraine. As we remember those who have died in service to our nation, we will lift up the lives of those in … Continue reading “Glory to the Heroes”
During Sabbatical, Rev. Heather participated in #UULent, a practice of focusing on a theme each day and sharing a photograph illustrating the meaning of this theme. This service will draw from these 40 days of paying attention, reflecting, illustrating and offering and invites the community into a similar practice for future sharing. May 15th, 2022 … Continue reading Meditations in the Desert
In this month of “Nurturing Beauty,” this service will explore the meaning behind what we find “beautiful”, what we call “art,” what we call “craft” and the experience of transcendence beauty can evoke. May 8th, 2022 at 10:30 am Rev Heather Janules Order Of Service for Sunday Worship: Link for Sunday Worship: https://tinyurl.com/WUSlivestream New online visitors … Continue reading Art, Craft, & Beauty
Sabbatical is an intentional time away from one’s vocation. In ministry, sabbaticals grant ministers the opportunity to rest, to explore and to engage in ministry beyond their congregation. May 1st is Rev. Heather’s first day back from a four-month time away. This service will invite us into reflection about what was learned in this time … Continue reading Nesting and Questing: Lessons From a Time Apart
Sometimes the news of the day is so hard to hear we have to take a break. Sometimes all we want to do is to soothe the mind with what is amusing or comforting. While these approaches help get us through, they only reveal part of the story. This service will invite us to seek … Continue reading Good News
You_Are_Witnesses_of_These_Things_July_16_2017 “You are Witnesses of These Things” July 16, 2017 The Rev. Heather Janules At the Unitárius Templom in Marosvásárhely Translated from English to Hungarian by Csongvay Ágnes READING Luke: Chapter 24, VS 36-48 36 While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”l37 They … Continue reading You Are Witnesses of These Things (Sermon at Partner Church)
The Rev. Heather Janules Worship Associate: Martin Newhouse Memorial Day asks us to remember those who have died in service to our nation. For many who give their lives, the sacrifice is not only for the nation we know but also for the nation we strive to become. This service will take up the … Continue reading “And Yet I Swear This Oath” – Memorial Day Sunday
“’Building Capacity to Lead’: The Questions of Authority” May 7, 2017 The Rev. Heather Janules About two weeks ago, I gathered with a small group of colleagues at a retreat center in New Hampshire for a continuing education program. We, as a collection of Unitarian Universalist ministers, came together to explore the history and … Continue reading Building Capacity to Lead: The Questions of Authority
“Kindness Revisited: ‘Reconstituting’ the World” June 19, 2016 The Rev. Heather Janules As a journalist, Mike McIntyre was used to communicating with the public. But the young people sitting in front of him was a particularly tough crowd – a class of seventh-graders in a small town in the South. The students asked their guest … Continue reading Kindness Revisited
