Just Peacemaking

Proclaim051522JustPeacemaking – Gloucester Rev. Art McDonald After graduating from college, I served in the US Army Reserve from 1969-1972, receiving an honorable discharge 3 years early, being released from what was a 6-year commitment, to enter seminary. The 3 years...

Don’t Say Straight

Reflection: Don’t Say Straight, for Gay Pride Sunday, 06-05-22, Charles Nazarian About a month ago a controversial statute was passed in Florida and signed by Governor Desantis that has been widely called the “Don’t Say Gay” law in the media.  It criminalizes and...

What Is Peace?

REFLECTION:  WHAT IS PEACE?   Charles Nazarian, GUUC Service on 05-15-22 In our Call to Worship you and Lucille recited the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.  They are among the most profound messages to humanity from the great Teacher.  Each one expresses...

To Seek Out Belonging

To Seek Out Belonging © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 1, 2022   (and Sabbath, below)   “The deepest nature of the soul is relationship.”  (John O’Donohue)   During these past two years we have been challenged to the very core of our beings by the...