A Light for Dark Days

A Light for Dark Days © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church December 21, 2025 The Gospel of John tells us: “..the light was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1:4b-5.) The year was 1993, over...

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5pm

Please join us and bring your friends and family for our annual candlelight Christmas Eve service, back to our regular time at 5:00 p.m. The ancient story, your favorite carols, the choir, Andy Soll on the organ, and Silent Night sung in candlelight.  See you at 5:00...

Sunday Dec 21

A Light for Dark Days, led by Reverend Janet Parsons with music by Steve Lacey. We celebrate the return of the light, as the winter solstice happens right at the beginning of our service! What offers you light during dark times? How can we offer light? Please join us...

New Life Begins in the Dark

New Life Begins in the Dark © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church December 14, 2025 There are many wonderful aspects of living on Cape Ann: the beauty and wonder of the ocean, the variety of places to explore on foot, with plenty of woods and fascinating rock...

Practicing Hope as a Verb

Practicing Hope as a Verb © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church December 7, 2025 “Imagine the world as a theater,” wrote author Rebecca Solnit. “Imagine the world as a theater. The acts of the powerful and the official occupy center stage. The traditional...