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 … Continue reading The Bouquet of Community
Julie Borden, Worship Associate Emerson Choir: Eloise Porter, Music: Kevin Mathie Every Christmas Eve, we gather for a service of carols, candlelight, and stories. We will hear some of the … Continue reading Christmas Eve Worship at 5:30 PM: “The First Christmas”
Reflection from Todd Covert, Tess Lotta & Melissa Marote; Emerson Choir: Eloise Porter; Music: Kevin Mathie So much of how we experience the holiday season is through music. Today, we … Continue reading Songs of the Season
There are many ways that we can give: our time, love, talents, labor, wisdom, and of course, money. We are appreciative of all of the ways that you contribute to this church … Continue reading “Give Until It Feels Good” – Stewardship Sunday
Trust is not something we are entitled too, it is something we build, or in some cases rebuild. How can we cultivate, earn and regain trust? How much trust do … Continue reading Earning Trust
Trust is an essential element of society, yet all around us, our sense of trust is eroding—in institutions, in leaders, in experts, in each other—and the consequences are dramatic. Is … Continue reading Losing Trust
Melissa Marote, Worship Associate The ritual of communion began as a time set aside to welcome everyone to a communal table to share food and give thanks. Several members of … Continue reading Breaking Bread Together
Julie Borden, Worship Associate Many of us crave a stronger sense of community and belonging. On this New Member Sunday, we formally welcome those who have joined Emerson as members, … Continue reading From iChurch to WeChurch: New Member Sunday
Melissa Marote, Worship Associate This Mother’s Day we explore what (and who) it takes to raise children. All of us have been shaped not just by our parents but by … Continue reading It Takes a Village (or a Congregation) — Flower Communion Sunday
David Early, Worship Associate Community is hard work. In community we inevitably hurt each other, disappoint each other, and find ourselves in conflict. Such occasions can test community, but how … Continue reading The Messy & Rewarding Work of Creating Community
