Past Services
Sunday July 27 at First Universalist Essex
Joint Service at First Universalist in Essex! This summer the three Cape Ann UU churches are taking turns hosting a joint service. This Sunday we'll be traveling to Essex. Time: 10:00 a.m. Address: 59 Main Street, Essex For more information and link to Zoom:...
Sunday July 20
Caring for the Stranger, led by Reverend Janet Parsons, with music by Steve Lacey In difficult times people can be called upon to take great risks to help those who are more vulnerable. Where does the courage come from to enable people to step forward? We'll take a...
Sunday July 6
What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? — Reflections for Our Time Honoring Frederick Douglass and Reimagining Freedom Today by Carol Bousquet. This service will also feature a reflection on The Cape Ann Slavery Project by Dick Prouty. Music by Andy Soll and guest...
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First There is Awe
December is a wonderful time to think beyond ourselves, to ponder what we don't understand. On Sunday we will talk about Awe, and the role it plays in our lives. Is there a place for Awe in science as well as in religion? Join us! The choir will offer beautiful music...
This Season of Waiting
We are between seasons; it's not quite autumn, nor is it yet winter. This first Sunday of Advent, join us for a service with readings about preparation and waiting, and guided and silent meditation. Following one major holiday, and before the busyness of December, we...
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Each year the Associated Clergy of Cape Ann organizes a Thanksgiving service. This year we are hosting! The choir will sing and Bob Wech will play the organ. Readings and prayers will emphasize gratitude for our bountiful and fragile Earth. Please join us to raise our...
People Who Know How to Say Thank You
How does a practice of noticing, of paying attention, lead us to gratitude?
Opening to Love
We continue our exploration of our monthly theme of Attention. How does our attention lead us to love? Can we love what we do not notice?
Choosing Attention in an Era of Distraction
Following November’s theme, Attention, we will offer a reflection on the story of Martha, “who was worried and distracted by many things,” and Mary, “who listened.” As the “Attention Economy” strives to keep us in a constant state of distraction, how can you be...