The Worship of Power

The Worship of Power © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church June 28, 2026   Earlier this month, the Department of Defense took the unusual step of eliminating the majority of official religious affiliations for service members, from 211 down to 31. And of...

The Month of Liberation

The Month of Liberation Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church June 21, 2026     I’m sure we’re all tired of hearing about the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, the cage fights, that took place last Sunday on the lawn of the White House to celebrate...

How We Flourish

How We Flourish © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church June 7, 2026     Last Sunday we hosted a wonderful concert here in the sanctuary. It featured well-known local performers – Miranda Aisling, as well as What Time is it Mr. Fox. But most...

Let the Mystery Be

Let the Mystery Be © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 31, 2026   Just a little over two years ago, I received one of the great gifts of my life. It was a beautiful, clear night, with a crescent moon hanging low in the sky. My son was visiting, and...

This Curious Religion

This Curious Religion © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 17, 2026     People tend to think that it’s easy to be a Unitarian Universalist. After all, they like to tell us, we can believe anything that we want!  What could be simpler? And the...

The Blessing and the Curse

The Blessing and the Curse © Reverend Janet Parsons Gloucester UU Church May 3, 2026     I was attempting to meditate for a short while yesterday. I am confident that I possess some gifts, but to be honest, meditation just doesn’t seem to be one of them. I...