Reverend Janet Parsons

Hope Rises

Happy Easter! Join us on Zoom for a service of hope and renewal. We’ll be joined by guest organist Mary Jodice and some of our choir.   Here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/91300383038?pwd=TlRaTGNqQ1hxeXo0WlNIWjF6N2tIdz09 Meeting ID: 913 0038 3038 Passcode: 366722

Tales of Liberation

As so often happens, this weekend marks the beginning of Passover and Palm Sunday.  We’ll honor both holidays by looking at each through a lens of liberation; how both represent a rejection of oppression and power.  Join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91300383038?pwd=TlRaTGNqQ1hxeXo0WlNIWjF6N2tIdz09 Meeting ID: 913 0038 3038 Passcode: 366722

A Year in the Life

On the 14th, we recognize the full year since we gathered together in person in our sanctuary for worship. How has this year shaped our commitments?  To honor this anniversary, we offer the service from the sanctuary, with guest musician Peter Friesinger. Join Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91300383038?pwd=TlRaTGNqQ1hxeXo0WlNIWjF6N2tIdz09 Meeting ID: 913 0038 3038 Passcode: 366722    

Our Silent Vows

How do we care for all of our commitments: both the spoken ones to loved ones, and the silent ones to ourselves and to our life’s purpose?  Join us Sunday! Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91300383038?pwd=TlRaTGNqQ1hxeXo0WlNIWjF6N2tIdz09 Meeting ID: 913 0038 3038 Passcode: 366722 One tap mobile +13126266799,,91300383038#,,,,*366722# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,91300383038#,,,,*366722# US (New York)  

To Walk Together

We return to our beloved sanctuary for this service, which has been pre-recorded, with guest musicians Mary Jodice and Shannon Connolly.  We have been exploring the concept of Beloved Community,  How do we balance needs of the individual and of community?   Please note:new Zoom link this week:  https://zoom.us/j/91300383038?pwd=TlRaTGNqQ1hxeXo0WlNIWjF6N2tIdz09 Meeting ID: 913 0038 3038 Passcode: 366722

Reimagining a Country

We watched as armed insurrectionists stormed the Capitol to disrupt the certification to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Then a state with a history of voter suppression elected two Democrats to the US Senate.  Two visions of a future. What future are we imagining?  https://zoom.us/j/95183025526?pwd=WGNWOXNzZjBDckNJTGxlbjUwekxnQT09   Mtg ID: 951 8302 5526 Pcode: 513745

Hope Arising

Here we are, at the turning of one year into a new one.  With all the grief and turmoil of the past year still very much with us, how do we look forward with hope? https://zoom.us/j/95183025526?pwd=WGNWOXNzZjBDckNJTGxlbjUwekxnQT09 Meeting ID: 951 8302 5526 Passcode: 513745

The Old Year Has Now Passed Away

This service ponders our experience of the past year in music, meditation and readings. Charles’ reflection title is taken from the Bach organ choral, “The Old Year Has Now Passed Away.”  Join Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95183025526?pwd=WGNWOXNzZjBDckNJTGxlbjUwekxnQT09  Meeting ID: 951 8302 5526 Passcode: 513745

Christmas Eve Service

Join Rev. Janet, Nathan Cohen and his string quartet, and others as we offer our traditional Christmas Eve service in an untraditional way.  It won’t be the same, but it will be beautiful.  Christmas comes, in spite of everything.  Invite friends and family!  https://zoom.us/j/95183025526?pwd=WGNWOXNzZjBDckNJTGxlbjUwekxnQT09 Meeting ID: 951 8302 5526 Passcode: 513745

Our Annual No-Rehearsal, No Contact Pageant Service!

How do you offer a Christmas Pageant during a pandemic?  Tune in at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom to see.  Who do you know who needs a little bit of Christmas?  Feel free to invite them!  https://zoom.us/j/95183025526?pwd=WGNWOXNzZjBDckNJTGxlbjUwekxnQT09  Meeting ID: 951 8302 5526 Passcode: 513745