A TIME TO REMEMBER

A TIME TO REMEMBER The November 4 service was a time to remember all those whom we have lost but who remain close to our hearts.  Members of the congregation brought forward photos or mementos of loved ones and we spoke aloud the names of those closest to us who have...

When a Stranger Appears at Your Door

When a Stranger Appears at Your Door© Reverend Janet Parsons October 21, 2018 It occurred to me recently that I am the descendant of migrant workers. And of course, many of us in this country could think of ourselves that way as well, as most of our ancestors came to...

In the Shelter of Each Other

In the Shelter of Each Other Reverend Janet Parsons October 14, 2018   “It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.” These are beautiful words offered to us by the Irish, who so often are sources of lovely language. In recent days I have found myself...

Gratitude

Gratitude 9/23/18 Mother said “Now go write a thank you note to your Grandmother.” Aw Ma …. Later, Mother asked, “Did you write the thank you note to your Grandmother?” Aw Ma …. Then Mother said: “After you have written the thank you note to your Grandmother – then...

Re-Visioning

  Today I find myself thinking back to my 16-year-old self. I can picture her in my memory: long wavy hair parted in the middle, like all the other non-conformists, and wire-rimmed glasses. That young girl had ambitions. She was for starters a staunch feminist,...