November 28, 2023
As clergy and people of faith, we are dismayed by the recent shooting of three Palestinian young men in Burlington. No one should have to live in fear of violence while simply walking down the street speaking one’s native language and wearing the … read more.
Simone Weil has said: “To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” These days so much can make our spirits feel uprooted. How can we be generous with ourselves and attend to the needs of the … read more.
We have often heard that it’s better to give than to receive – but is this true? UCM member Ginny Sassaman returns to the pulpit to explore the proposition that open-hearted receiving can also be uplifting for both the recipient and the donor. At times, … read more.
Each of us has gifts we can share. These are not necessarily material gifts but gifts of the heart and spirit. What is made possible when we generously share who we are with others in community? Music will be provided by the UCM Choir singing … read more.
Dear ones,
In just about three weeks I will be on a plane headed for the Philippines. This sabbatical time will be a chance for me to fulfill a long hoped-for trip to my ancestral homeland, the place where both my parents, and many … read more.
Dear UCM Congregation,
On Sunday, December 3, Verdis LeVar Robinson will be ordained as a minister of Unitarian Universalism at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S Winton Rd, Rochester, New York. There are three churches participating in this ordination, the First Unitarian Church of … read more.
In our annual service of remembrance, we pause to remember our loved ones who have died. We light candles and offer music in their memory and honor those whose memory and love we carry with us. Music provided by Carolyn’s Angel Band.
In this multigenerational service, we share practices passed down to us to honor our ancestors and find comfort and challenge in the legacies our ancestors have left us. We will share stories of UCM and UU ancestors. Music will be provided by Paula Gills singing … read more.
We return to our church building and bring our energy, love, and hope back to this home for our spirits. We will reflect on transformational moments faced by our church ancestors and the heritage of this sacred place of gathering. Music will be provided by … read more.
Guest speaker, Randy Kritkausky, who is a tribally enrolled Native American, will discuss how building bridges between indigenous spirituality and mainstream culture can help us to find common ground and new approaches for adapting to 21st century realities. This service message is designed to … read more.
