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Sermon Archive
“Spiritual and Religious: The Beloved Community” by Janet Parsons (18 Oct 15)
One Monday morning some years ago, I was with a group of people from my home church, preparing to leave our sleeping quarters in New Orleans to head out to work on a flooded home. “Don’t make lunch,” we were told. “Some friends of the owners are planning to bring...
The Spirituality of Abundance (10/11/15) Rev. Janet Parsons
We are a nation in a time of great division – of starkly different visions. When I see news reports of all the conflict we are experiencing these days, I am struck by a sense that America is living in a place of deep fear. [download id="264"]
Space Between the Logs by Rev. Janet Parsons
When I was first setting out along my path into the ministry, I came upon an essay written by a UU minister, whose name I cannot recall, who was reflecting on the art and craft of preaching. She said something that has stayed with me for years now: that ultimately...
A Variety of Poems — Some in the Key of U.U.
The title of my presentation today is “A Variety of Poems – Some in the Key of U.U.” [Unitarian Universalist] Cape Ann Surrounded by sea on every side Ere at the mercy of storm and tide Touched and kissed by resplendent foam This beautiful island we call...
Upcoming Services
Gloucester UU joins Rockport and Essex for worship this Sunday at First Univ of Essex, or on Zoom.Sunday August 23rd 10 am Stronger Together with Rev. Tess BaumbergerJoin us for a service about how we can be stronger by working together, using the symbols of spinning threads and weaving tapestries. The service will include a simple ritual, poetry, and meditations on the power of collaboration.To join us via Zoom please visit uuessex.org and click on the Zoom link. If you’re coming in person, there is some street parking or you can use the municipal lot. Coming from Gloucester you would go past the church and take your first left onto Martin Street, then go left again on Shepherd Street. Please know the central spots in the lot are reserved for boat and trailer parking during the summer. If you go up the stairs at the end of the lot, you can cross the parking lot and make your way to the church.