Barbara Calvi, Worship Associate; Music: Kevin Mathie, Musical Director; Eloise Porter, Choir Director; and the Emerson Choir Today, we celebrate our Small Group Ministry program, where deep listening and meaningful conversation help build connection and community. Rev. Chloë will share a reflection from her own experiences and invite us to engage in a small sample of … Continue reading Intentionally Together: Small Group Ministry Sunday
Tess Lotta, Worship Associate Eloise Porter, Choir Director, and the Emerson Choir Music: Kevin Mathie, Musical Director This Sunday, we honor the UU tradition of Flower Communion. Rev. Chloë will talk about the church and our world as a bouquet of flowers, drawing connections to the UU value of pluralism. We will hear familiar stories, … Continue reading The Bouquet of Community
Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate; Music: Kevin Mathie, Musical Director & Transcending Waldo (The EUUC Band). There is a lot of talk about miracles at this time of year, both in the Jewish and the Christian traditions. Rev. Chloë will reflect on the meaning of miracles, along with a consideration of what exactly a UU miracle … Continue reading A UU Miracle?
Melissa Marote, Worship Associate Music: Kevin Mathie, Musical Director As we embrace our new Unitarian Universalist shared values, Rev. Chloë will reflect on equity, the sixth value. It reads, “We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.” We also honor Trans Visibility Day, and … Continue reading Our Shared Values: Equity and the Fight for Trans Justice
Todd Covert, Worship Associate Music: Kevin Mathie, Musical Director; Eloise Porter, Choir Director; and Emerson Choir. This Sunday, we will begin our annual pledge drive with our theme, Draw the Circle Wide. Chloe will reflect on the theme and why supporting Emerson matters. Can we, a community of communities, continue to expand our reach to … Continue reading Draw the Circle Wide: Stewardship Sunday
Jane Flowers, Worship Associate; Choir: Emerson Choir & Eloise Porter, Choir Director; Music: Kevin Mathie, Musical Director. For Christians, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is March 5th this year. Lent is a season of self-examination that starts with the reminder that “we are dust and to dust we shall return.” Chloe will reflect on … Continue reading We are Dust
Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate; Music: Guest Accompanist TBA Spiritual and religious mean different things. Spirituality is a deeply personal yet universally human experience. Rev. Chloë will explore the key elements of spirituality and how we, as Unitarian Universalists, may find spiritual meaning in our world. We will also celebrate our February and March birthdays at this service … Continue reading What is Spirituality?
Tess Lotta, Worship Associate Music: Leigh Ann Gillespie, Guest Accompanist As we embrace our new Unitarian Universalist shared values and celebrate Valentine’s Day, Rev. Chloë will reflect on love, the centering value. It reads, “Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one … Continue reading Our Shared Values: Love
Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate EUUC Choir: Eloise Porter, Music: Kevin MathieConversations around trauma often center on experiences of war or disaster. Sometimes, the trauma comes from spiritual or religious experiences, often in settings with a charismatic, controlling leader. Rev. Chloë will help us get a better understanding of religious and spiritual trauma, along with exploring … Continue reading Spiritual Trauma
Todd Covert, Worship Associate; EUUC Choir: Eloise Porter; Music: Kevin Mathie; As we embrace our new Unitarian Universalist shared values, Rev. Chloë will reflect on generosity, the fifth value. It reads, “We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.” This is part five in a seven-part series addressing a new UU value each month.
